Labour politicians are already preparing for opposition. The race to succeed Gordon is on

30th April, 2008

Fraser Nelson reviews the week in politics

On the doorstep for the local elections the common refrain is: it’s time for a change

23rd April, 2008

Fraser Nelson reviews the week in politics

Alex Salmond is nudging the English towards independence without them realising it

16th April, 2008

Fraser Nelson reviews the week in politics

If Labour is to beat Cameron, Brown must forge a new tax contract with the voters

9th April, 2008

Frank Field reviews the week in politics

The Spectator's Notes

9th April, 2008

Charles Moore's reflections on the week

Watch the Tories sidling up to the Lib Dems: the foundations for a post-election pact

2nd April, 2008

Fraser Nelson reviews the week in politics

Milburn: What’s it all about, Gordon?

26th March, 2008

Alan Milburn gives his first interview since Brown became PM, and tells Fraser Nelson that Gordon has converted to Blairism too late. Something new is needed now

The Tories should not let their caution on tax conceal the radicalism of their other policies

18th March, 2008

James Forsyth reviews the week in politics

This was the Budget of a man trapped by the terrible profligacy of his predecessor

12th March, 2008

Fraser Nelson reviews the week in politics

The Spectator's Notes

12th March, 2008

In the cut and thrust of debate, David Cameron won easily against the Chancellor in the Budget battle.

Budget 2008: A mortgage market for lemons?

12th March, 2008

Ian Mulheirn on the Government's mortgage policy

Budget 2008: Green gimmicks?

12th March, 2008

Ian Mulheirn on the Government's green taxation

Budget Backgrounder: No room for manoeuvre? 

10th March, 2008

Dr Oliver Hartwich on Budget 2008

Web Extra: The Tories should fear the dynamic new team of professionals that Brown is assembling

6th March, 2008

The Tories should fear the dynamic new team of professionals that Brown is assembling

5th March, 2008

Fraser Nelson reviews the week in politics

The Spectator’s Notes

5th March, 2008

Charles Moore's reflections on the week

Order, order

27th February, 2008

The Spectator on why the Speaker is further besmirching the reputation of Parliament 

I admired Tony Blair. I knew Tony Blair. Prime Minister, you are no Tony Blair

20th February, 2008

Michael Gove reviews the week in politics

WEB EXCLUSIVE: What fuels China's Africa policy

13th February, 2008

Heidi Kingstone on the motivation behind China's relations with Africa

WEB EXCLUSIVE:  Meet the minister for selling the unsellable - uncut

13th February, 2008

An extended version of Fraser Nelson's interview with Jim Murphy