The Comment Channel
Leading article: This costly, dangerous and expensive distraction
It is quite understandable that the expansion of nuclear power has once again become a subject of debate in this country. Few now doubt the seriousness of the threat posed by global warming. And it is increasingly clear that unless we develop alternatives to fossil fuels the situation will continue to deteriorate. In these circumstances, it is no surprise that some are urging the Government to commission a new generation of nuclear power stations.
Leading article: A question worth asking
There have long been two questions hanging over the tragic killing of Jean Charles de Menezes, the Brazilian electrician shot dead by police on the day after the attempted London bombings. The first was the obvious one: how could it have come about that an innocent man was mistaken for a terrorist and shot at point-blank range on the London Underground. The Independent Police Complaints Commission announced a formal investigation into the shooting soon afterwards, as it is required to do.
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Terence Blacker: From taboo to a modern fetish
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The Sketch: How I learnt to stop worrying and love the Government's retirement plans
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Yasmin Alibhai-Brown: I'm glad to see these men weep openly
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Miles Kington: Coming soon... interactive motion pictures
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Bruce Anderson: This is how Cameron will renew his party - and make it exciting to be a Tory again
