Analysis: Do the Afghan leaks change anything?

We should all be shocked by the revelations contained in the tens of thousands of intelligence reports from Afghanistan. But their political impact is unlikely to be as damaging as it initially seems.

Afghan leaks reveal a darker side to international forces' efforts

Analysis: State of the 'special relationship'

Cameron is trying to start a new chapter in Anglo-US relations. But can he conquer Obama's indifference - or the British public's distrust of America?

Still in love? Can the special relationship be repaired?

Analysis: The Lords' past, present and future

Does the unelected House of Lords still deserve its privileged position in British politics?

The past is no protection for Britain's peers

Analysis: Health white paper struggles to square the circles

In a time of cuts and "unprecedented" efficiency savings, questions about money are never far away for Andrew Lansley's groundbreaking reforms of the NHS.

NHS set for major restructure

Analysis: The great bank levy escape?

Don't mention the levy, the bankers are whispering. They might have got away with it.

The City holds its breath

Analysis: Will the terror inquiry be a whitewash?

David Cameron's decision to launch an inquiry on the allegations about British collusion in torture seems open, but there are problems under the surface.

Justice denied: Will the inquiry be a whitewash?

Analysis: Who benefits from Clegg's reforms?

Clegg's announcement of a raft of constitutional reforms prompted angry outbursts in the Commons. But who benefits, and will anything really change?

British democracy is about to change - but not too much.

Analysis: The brutal battle to reform elections

Electoral reform is set to transcend its spiritual home of political anoraks and policy wonks and be thrust into the public domain. Don't underestimate its important to the coalition - and the future of British politics.

Electoral reform will dominate debate in next year

Analysis: Laws will recover, but will the coalition?

David Laws' resignation gives him the time and space to recover and regroup. The coalition government has no such luxury.

Nick Clegg and David Cameron face life without David Laws

Analysis: Cameron turns to the carrot after stick fails

Cameron's pro-business speech reveals his nervousness. He has yet to work out how to pacify his backbenchers.

The main threat to the coalition comes from Cameron's own backbenchers


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