Alex Salmond’s spell could swing it for Scottish independence
Scotland's first minister is so dominant that by sheer force of personality he may realise his most cherished political dream
Published by: The Guardian
Monthly Archives: December 2011
The story of Jesus is the ultimate political drama
I shouldn't be interested in the life of Jesus, but I can't help it ? his story makes for gripping entertainment
Published by: The Guardian
Politics review of the year 2011 – video
Jonathan Freedland, Polly Toynbee and Tom Clark round up and exceptional year in politics
Published by: The Guardian
Sounds Jewish podcast: Hanukah and end of year review 2011
With guests Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, editor of the Jewish Quarterly Rachel Lasserson and, performing in studio, from their album Songs in the Key of Hanukkah musicians Erran Baron Cohen and Jules Brookes. From the bid for Palestinian statehood back … Continued
Published by: The Guardian
The success of The Choir’s military wives suggests we’re losing our taste for malice TV
No pantomime villain judges. And no losers. In the age of austerity we want shows that lift us up, not put us down
Published by: The Guardian
Christmas charity appeal: how Just for Kids Law stands up for young people
How does someone who is outside the system and aged 10-21 deal with housing departments, or fight miscarriages of justice? For many, Just for Kids Law is a lifeline
Published by: The Guardian
Europe’s Jews need this union
There's one number you won't find in the torrent of opinion polls unleashed by David Cameron's European summit veto. You can find the verdicts of men aged between 18 and 24 or of women in social class C2 - but if you're looking for the attitudes of Br...
Published by: The Jewish Chronicle
How Fox News is helping Barack Obama’s re-election bid
Because Fox has put off the best Republican candidates, Barack Obama will be much less vulnerable at the election
Published by: The Guardian
Jonathan Freedland on the UK eurozone treaty veto
Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland gives his reaction to the UK’s rejection of the eurozone treaty, the reasons that prime minister David Cameron used his veto, and how it affects the rest of Europe. Despite Cameron’s veto, the other 26 EU countries all decided to consider the treaty, leaving Britain alone and facing European isolation
Politics Weekly podcast: UK isolated as Cameron says no to EU
David Cameron has used Britain's veto to demolish a deal aimed at economic stability for the eurozone. It has clouded the continent's economic future with continued uncertainty and means Britain is effectively isolated in negotiations.
Published by: The Guardian