The Comment Channel
Leading article: Saddam Hussein is not the only one on trial

The trial of Saddam Hussein has been a long time - too long - in preparation. And when the special tribunal opens today, it may only be to air the arguments for a further delay
Leading article: The challenge for Mr Cameron

The results of the first round of the Conservative Party leadership contest say much about the sad state of the parliamentary party today. But they could just hint at better to come.