Welcome to a slightly later Sunday edition of Casting the net. Jennie is off doing far more important things than sitting by a computer, whereas I, on the other hand, have nothing better to do. Remember to send your tips for article. to us. You can catch my extended review over at my blog shortly.

Existential Rage - Gordon Brown knows he’s unpopular and that he won’t last as long as Blair, allegedly. Are wishes coming true slowly but surely?
Lib Dem Voice - Is this the plan Z I was asking for? Thomas records his thoughts on the way forward for the EU.
Zebra-Mbizi - After todays news about the withdrawal of Mugabe’s main opponent, will the unfortunate realities suggested by this article hold true?
Lynne Featherstone - Lynne thinks an MPs life is far from easy, and lets us know about her job outside parliament.
Mark Tran: Guardian blog - Iran hates Israel and vice versa, but it could all just be leading to a counter-productive end result.
The Bickerstaff record - Paul wonders where proportional punishment for crimes has gone.
Bob Piper - Total Politics is upon us, but is it as great as a “balanced” editorial board suggests?

Casting Back:

Johnathan Freedland: Guardian - In 2005 we were well aware of the integrity of information that took us to war, but where was the fuss?