Politics
Lead Feature
A year of ups and downs
What a difference a year made - and for no one more so than Gordon Brown, who earns five of my coveted parliamentary awards
Also in politics
Banning Christmas
The blogosphere tries to cope with Christmas, the curious news that William Hague is still Tory leader (perhaps that's why they're plunging in the polls), and more
A pragmatic revolution
Bolivian politician René Martinez talks to newstatesman.com about rightwing political violence in Bolivia and Evo Morales's hopes for Obama's presidency
An inevitable crisis
Viewed from a distance, the events of 2008 will be seen as a particularly dramatic example of the age-old cycle of famine and feast. James Buchan reflects on a financial crisis of unprecedented size and complexity
Tactical Briefing
From: The Unit
To: GB
Subject: A cruel Yule
A Christmas cartoon
Strictly done dancing
New Statesman Leader
The changing landscape has left Gordon Brown with everything to play for in 2009
More This Week
Online Exclusive
No time for comedy...
The economic crisis, the relentless attacks on Gaza and a very real threat to trainspotting. Jonathan Calder returns with his unique perspective of the world
In UK Politics
Bloggers on 2009
The best of the predictions for the new year - Paul Evans trawls the blogosphere on your behalf
