By Lambrecht Wessels

We should focus on strengthening democratic and non-violent processes to stabilise Libya long-term.

By George Readings

After hearing months of evidence, the 7/7 inquest has finally reached its conclusion. Coroner Lady Justice Hallett’s report finds that none of the 52 innocent lives lost on that day could have been saved by the emergency services responding more quickly. However, she makes serious criticisms of MI5. In particular, she focuses on the fact that photographs of two of the bombers were shown to MI5 informants prior to the attacks.

By Oliver Huitson

What a shocking day for progress outside of Scotland. The minor improvement of AV spurned, hopes of PR dashed, and the Tories escaping not just unscathed, but positively emboldened. Today was not ‘a good day for the left’; it was a victory for tribalism and mendacity. Today we, the people, opted for a return to a solid two-party state in Westminster. If the Tories pull off their boundary fix, and the Scots vote for independence, even a two-party state may be a distant dream. What a shocking day.

By Mashall Khattak

The death of Osama bin Laden has dramatically changed the dynamics of international relations and speculation among the international community has raised global tensions. But what does this mean for Pakistani communities in the UK? A London-based student shares her views with The Samosa.