BACKBENCH REVOLT

Nationwide
Friend of Charles addressed as ‘Sooty’
Third runway rebels hear from the whips
Labour postal rebellion growing
Cameron ready to gamble on Clarke comeback

International
Citigroup said to consider plan to split in two
The challenges of closing Guantánamo
Sri Lankan editor row escalates
How Hillary won over the Senate

Conflict sees Gazans hit with water shortages
Gaza: Israeli troops reveal ruthless tactics
Iraq questions Obama’s ‘silence’ on Gaza
Arab-Jewish tensions rise in France

DAILY BLOG REVIEW / by Douglas Johnson

Matt Buck’s Hack Cartoons Diary – Will parties start employing satirists again?

Dave Godfrey – wants to know how Christians could possibly develop a persecution complex.

Innerbrat – likewise thinks Stephen Green is wrong.

Shuggy’s Blog – on the problems of training teachers.

Hagley Road to Ladywood – Has New Labour discovered the concept of social mobility?

The Escapist – on the portrayal of latinas in video games.