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"Justice delayed, is justice denied." - William E. Gladstone View this email in your browser Pick of the week: Tony Blair, surveillance, and the legal strike With the weekend almost upon us, we've selected our top five pieces for you to enjoy at your leisure. This is what we've got for you this week: Three politicians take legal action to challenge the use of blanket surveillance of British citizens by the intelligence service. Last week's piece on Jeremy Corbyn's belief in homeopathy remains in our top five most-read. If you haven't already seen it, now is your chance. An analysis of Tony Blair's speech from earlier this week, in which we conclude he is to blame for the surprising rise of Jeremy Corbyn. More bad news for Boris Johnson as a whistleblower claims his 'new Routemaster' buses could put lives at risk. And a look at the ongoing legal strike. Enjoy your weekend. Blanket surveillance of UK citizens challenged in court   On Jul 24, 2015 12:27 pm Intelligence programmes uncovered by Edward Snowden could breach the 'Wilson doctrine' Read more... » Belief in homeopathy is a moral test   On Jul 17, 2015 05:29 pm Jeremy Corbyn's belief in homeopathy may seem like a silly eccentricity, but it speaks to a larger aversion to objective truth among the political classes Read more... » Tony Blair is to blame for the rise of Jeremy Corbyn   On Jul 24, 2015 12:27 pm Former Labour leader created conditions where populist politicians have thrived Read more... » Boris buses risk causing fatal accidents   On Jul 24, 2015 12:30 pm Serious braking issues alleged with Boris' flagship 'Routemaster' style buses Read more... » MoJ tries to keep a brave face amid signs of legal strike panic   On Jul 24, 2015 12:28 pm In public, the Ministry of Justice insists it's business as usual. But behind the scenes, there are signs of panic Read more... »     Opinion Former videos   What is the state of customer satisfaction in the UK?   On Jul 15, 2015 01:31 pm The latest measure of customer satisfaction in the UK shows that it remained flat in the first half of 2015. Read more... » More than half of Brits are harmed by other people's drinking   On Jul 13, 2015 12:04 pm More than half of Scots and three-quarters of people from North West England are harmed by another person's drinking, according to a new report released today. Read more... »     Jobs and courses   Postgraduate study: MA International Relations and Global Communications – Manchester Metropolitan University   On May 18, 2015 12:39 pm On this course you will be equipped with a sophisticated understanding of contemporary international relations and key developments in information and communication technologies (ICTs). Read more... » Business Development Executive - Politics.co.uk   On Jun 24, 2015 04:03 pm If you have a passion for politics and are looking to work in business development, then Politics.co.uk has just the role for you. Read more... »     Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2015 Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd) 501 Metropolitan Wharf Building 70 Wapping Wall London, E1W 3SS United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences