8.15pm WATCH: David Cameron refuses to condemn Gary Barlow's tax arrangements
5pm MPsETC: Michael Gove defends O-Level plan as a path towards "a more equal education system"
4pm Malcolm Moss on Comment: The Government should change Britain's outdated casino laws to help boost local economies
2.30pm WATCH:
2pm MPsETC: Tory MPs speak out against regional pay in Commons debate
11.30am WATCH: Andrew Lansley: "I'm disappointed the BMA have gone down this path, because it won't achieve anything"
10am ToryDiary: Tax avoidance confessions of a former Shadow Treasury Minister
ToryDiary: Jimmy Carr, martyr to socialism
Also on ToryDiary: Michael Gove speeds his extraordinary sense of forward momentum by abolishing GCSEs
Columnist Andrew Lilico: If the €uro collapses, what should British policymakers do?
Elizabeth Truss MP on Comment: It’s time Britain got a "Maths shock" and recognised the subject’s impact on our future prosperity
LeftWatch: Labour's NEC election results: Red Ken, Karl Marx, and the "extreme left"
Local government: Boris says the Government "not moving fast enough" on strike ballots minimum threshold
The Deep End: The DIY guide to eugenics
WATCH: David Cameron: Jimmy Carr tax avoidance "not morally acceptable"
Michael Gove plans to scrap GCSEs and return to O-Levels
"The most radical shake-up in school exams for 30 years will see dumbed-down GCSEs scrapped and rigorous O-levels brought back. Leaked documents seen by the Mail reveal Education Secretary Michael Gove has drawn up a blueprint which would tear up the current exam system as well as abolishing the National Curriculum." – Daily Mail
David Cameron says Jimmy Carr is "morally wrong" to avoid tax
"David Cameron last night blasted comedian Jimmy Carr — describing his tax dodging as “morally wrong”. The PM said Carr, exposed for squirrelling £3.3million away from Revenue and Customs, was undertaking “straightforward tax avoidance”. And he said it was unfair Carr did not pay his taxes in the same way as fans who watch his shows." – The Sun
Cameron says Government will "look at" scrapping fuel duty rise
"The Prime Minister said the Coalition would “look at” scrapping the 3p increase in petrol tax planned for this autumn. However, he dampened speculation that the Treasury will actually be able to afford to cancel the extra duty." - Daily Telegraph
Most GPs expected to work today as opposition to strike grows
"A survey by The Daily Telegraph found that two thirds of GP surgeries expected to have all their doctors working on Thursday and would be open for business as usual. The vast majority of hospitals said few or no operations would be cancelled." – Daily Telegraph
> Yesterday: Chris Skidmore MP on Comment: A letter to Ed Miliband – will he condemn tomorrow's doctor's strike?
David Cameron told to expect heavy defeat on Lords reform
"David Cameron has been told by the government's chief whip that he is on course to suffer a heavy defeat on House of Lords reform … In a sign of the collapse in relations between Downing Street and large sections of the Conservative parliamentary party, more than 100 Tory MPs have indicated to the whips that they are prepared to rebel." – Guardian
Judge attacks Theresa May over immigration case
"Theresa May has been accused of “unacceptable and regrettable behaviour” by a judge as she became only the second Home Secretary in history to be found guilty of contempt of court. Mrs May ignored a legal agreement to release an Algerian robber from immigration detention."- Daily Telegraph
Health Minister Anne Milton attacks EU plan to ban cheap meat
"Anne Milton, the public health minister, said Europe appears to have “taken leave of its senses” over the decision in April to outlaw “desinewed” meat, a technique for removing scraps from bones. There are fears the ban could raise the price of burgers, sausages and pies, as well as wasting hundreds of tonnes of meat per week." - Daily Telegraph
Lord Ashcroft warns Tories that voters will make up their own mind about Ed Miliband
"An onslaught against Miliband would not improve the Tories' standing, and could damage it further. Voters think parties go on the attack when they have nothing to say for themselves. A view is gaining ground that the government lacks direction.." – Lord Ashcroft for the Guardian
Some rave reviews for William Hague's performance at PMQs
"Mr Hague has retrieved his mojo. On yesterday’s evidence he is back to number two on the starting grid." Quentin Letts Daily Mail
> Yesterday:
Dominic Raab MP: How bankers and unions can get their just deserts
"The capitalist case for standing up to the unions and empowering investors to take back control of their companies needs to be made in meritocratic terms. Civil service reforms to strengthen performance accountability should be bolstered by linking public sector pay to productivity. Militant unions should be banned from striking in the emergency services and transport sector if they cannot command majority support from members. Selling such reforms would be far easier if they were combined with a consistent message – based on just deserts – that applied in the City." – Dominic Raab MP for the FT (£)
Peter Oborne calls for George Osborne to be replaced as Chancellor of the Exchequer by Philip Hammond
"Tony Blair regrets bitterly to this day that he never shifted Gordon Brown out of the Treasury. David Cameron now faces a comparable decision. It remains to be seen whether he has the wisdom, the insight or the stomach to make the right decision." - Daily Telegraph
Spending cuts could last a decade, warns Sir Jeremy Heywood
"Sir Jeremy Heywood, the Cabinet Secretary, said that work to balance the public finances was only a quarter of the way to completion. He told civil servants at the Institute for Government: “We are 25 per cent through fiscal adjustment. Spending cuts could last seven, eight, 10 years.” – Daily Telegraph
> Yesterday:
Yvette Cooper: Labour has learnt its lesson on immigration
"This isn’t the easiest subject for the Labour Party. In government we didn’t do enough to address people’s concerns on immigration. By the election, we had lost the argument — people felt that the system was unfair and politicians weren’t listening. We need to change." – Yvette Cooper for the Times (£)
Ken Livingstone tops poll for Labour's NEC - BBC
Police still failing to protect victims like Fiona Pilkington – The Sun
Bishops claiming up to £27,000 a year to attend the House of Lords – Independent
Who will find David Cameron a pro gay marriage archbishop? – Daily Telegraph
Boris dinner with Rupert Murdoch "not declared" – BBC
More vulnerable children to go to boarding school – The Times (£)
Poll shows just 27% of Scots want independence – Scotsman
Ministers to maintain England football boycott - BBC
> Yesterday MPsETC: Ministers will not attend any Euro 2012 match unless Ukraine changes justice policy
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