A dominant phenomenon from the start of the “New Labour Project,” has been the rise of an “Intelligentsia,” stuffed with “Career Politicians” and “Bright Young Things (BYTs).” Is this a fundamental reason why Labour has lost its way? Neal Lawson (Compass) contends that New Labour is dead. If true, was it because the “Intelligentsia” rejected or ignored Labour’s core values and principles?

THE national health helpline, NHS Direct, is bidding to become a co-operative through the foundation trust scheme. A consultation is currently underway to gauge the reaction for the public to be able to manage the service, which helps over 28 million people each year through its website and on the telephone.

THE debate about NHS reforms, including the formation of NHS Foundation Trusts by the Health & Social Care Act 2003, has always been heated.