1. A dangerous pattern emerges from the mess (Times) (£)
The mate-ocracy is now embedded in voters’ minds, says Rachel Sylvester. They think this is government by the few for their friends.
2. If Ed Miliband can be a man for these times, he may yet be PM (Daily Telegraph)
David Cameron’s change of fortunes is a chance for Labour, says Mary Riddell -- but its leader must capitalise on it.
3. This crisis goes beyond integrity. It’s now about accountability (Independent)
Steve Richards points out that Leveson cannot judge on the relationship between a minister and his special adviser.
4. Why we must vote Labour in Thursday's elections (Guardian)
Brutal and bungling, this Tory government is probably the worst of my life, says Polly Toynbee. Voting Labour in these elections is an urgent necessity.
5. Cameron can save his premiership – by fixing Heathrow (Financial Times)
At times like this the best a prime minister can do is take the side of the voters against the government, says Philip Stephens.
6. News Corp case shows a cap on media ownership is the way forward (Guardian)
The lessons from the Leveson inquiry are clear, says Claire Enders and Chris Goodall: the hold on our media of proprietors like Murdoch must be restricted.
7. A tide of woe for the local press (Financial Times)
Britain is soul-searching about media barons just as potential oblivion confronts the press, writes Brian Groom.
8. Imperialism didn't end. These days it's known as international law (Guardian)
A one-sided justice sees weaker states punished as rich nations and giant corporations project their power across the world, says George Monbiot.
9. Greece is all out of cash but not expectations (Times) (£)
Jason Manolopoulos warns that as austerity bites, angry and confused voters could inflict chaos on the entire eurozone.
10. Now is not the time for boring central bankers (Financial Times)
Their role is to continue the fight for sustainable repair of the global economy, writes Philipp Hildebrand.