The week that was

Here are some of the posts made on Spectator.co.uk over the past week:

Fraser Nelson looks at the latest efforts to fix Britain's economic dysfunction, and explains George Osborne's fiscal flexibility.

James Forsyth says that David Cameron is a leader in need of a People, and argues that the coalition's u-turns come at a price.

Peter Hoskin writes a five-point guide to the Ed Balls files, and observes that the welfare revolution will require much time and effort.

David Blackburn reports on the Archbishop of Canterbury's latest political outburst, and watches Cameron embark on a charm defensive over the government's NHS reforms.

Martin Bright welcomes the government's latest anti-terror measures.

Rod Liddle laments that politics is trumping sense when it comes to international aid.

Alex Massie highlights an interesting speech by John Major.

The Spectator Arts Blog delves into the meticulously gritty world of LA Noire.

And the Spectator Book Blog brings you Supermac in eight anecdotes.