Viewpoint: Sarah Palin Revelations

Revelations about Sarah Palin's past have come out via a new book. But to Ian Beaumont, the revelations are not the most interesting part of this story.

Viewpoint: African Campaign Contributions

Allegations have surfaced surround contributions to french political campaigns from Africa. Ian Beaumont wonders what's really going on here.

Viewpoint: George Osborne, A Dominatrix and Andy Coulson

George Osborne is in hot water with regards to a dominatrix, a News of the World editorial, and the hiring of Andy Coulson by David Cameron. Ian Beaumont fills in the blanks.

Viewpoint: Striking off Bankers?

Labour Leader Ed Miliband has backed a proposal to enable bankers to be struck off like doctors. Ian Beaumont likes this idea, especially as he feels the bankers haven't really paid the price for the damage they've done.

Viewpoint: MPs Expenses Revisited

136 MPs are employing family members. 27 of those were elected after the scandal did so much damage. Ian Beaumont is having deja vu.

Viewpoint: 50% UK Tax Rates

The 50p tax rate is damaging the economy, according to 20 economists. Ian Beaumont isn't so sure.

Viewpoint: Phone Hacking Incongruity

Tom Crone and Colin Myler contradicted James Murdoch's previous testimony regarding an email that revealed the extent of the phone hacking. Ian Beaumont wonders how either Murdoch can survive this scandal.

Viewpoint: The Closure of Wapping

News International has decided to close their plant at Wapping. That move has major symbolism, as Ian Beaumont reveals.

Viewpoint: Scottish Conservatives

The Conservatives in the Scottish Parliament have an idea to make them more electable. Ian Beaumont thinks David Cameron should take notice.

Viewpoint: CIA Rendition Revealed

A little noticed court case in New York state is having major implications in what we know of the CIA rendition program. Ian Beaumont ponders the situation.

Viewpoint: Confusion In Libya

When two different sons of Qaddafi, talk of opposing motives, and both talk of their father, who is telling the truth? Ian Beaumont isn't sure.

Viewpoint: Government Briefing on display

When an assistant commissioner had secret papers on display, he ended up resigning, and the Conservatives had a field day. Now the shoe's on the other foot, and as Ian Beaumont reports, their hypocrisy is showing.

Viewpoint: Qaddafi's Family Leaves Libya

Motives are an important thing to understand. With members of his family now safe in Algeria, Qaddafi's motives have become clearer. But Ian Beaumont reveals that other motives are less clear right now.

Viewpoint: Arsenal and Arsene Wenger

In the wake of Arsenal's 8-2 thrashing by Manchester United, Ian Beaumont starts to question manager Arsene Wenger's future with the club.

Viewpoint: Apple Loses Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs' resignation as Apple CEO came as a surprise this week. Ian Beaumont remembers Apple before Steve Jobs returned in 1996.

Viewpoint: Health and Safety Myths

The Health and Safety Executive has criticised councils and companies for being overzealous in application of health and safety rules. Ian Beaumont thinks it's about time that officialdom said something.

Viewpoint: Red Light Cameras

Mayor Bloomberg is a fan of these Red Light Cameras, that are used to catch people jumping red traffic lights. He's not the only fan. So is Ian Beaumont.

Viewpoint: Tony Blair and the England Riots

Tony Blair wrote an interesting commentary on the political fallout from the riots that happened in various cities across England. But Ian Beaumont realised that one salient social point was missing.

Viewpoint: Toronto Police and the strip search

Toronto Police have strip seached more than 60% of those people arrested. To Ian Beaumont, this poses a classic problem.

Viewpoint: Gov Christie - You Need To Sign That Bill!

Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie may or may not be contemplating a White House run, but he has more pressing business to attend to. A bi-partisan bill that has been "under review" for 10 weeks. For Ian Beaumont, the decision wouldn't have taken 10 seconds, as he explains in this edition of Viewpoint.