…here are some of the posts made on Spectator.co.uk over the weekend.
James Forsyth says that the Afghan conflict will improve our security in the long run, and says that the Tory leadership will use seat vacancies to expand its ministerial talent pool.
Peter Hoskin argues that if Mandelson runs for the Commons it will speak volumes for his relationship with Gordon Brown, and says that Harriet Harman is having another go at positioning herself for the Labour leadership.
And Daniel Korski believes the Iraq Inquiry should examine bureaucracy.

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