The week that was | 10 October 2008

Andrew Neil reveals what Russia hope to gain from a deal with Iceland.

Matthew d’Ancona reports on “That one”-gate, and observes that George Howarth has cemented the truce.

The Skimmer takes on Gordon Brown for his delusions of grandeur.

Theo Hobson argues that the Archbishop of Canterbury outclasses the atheists.

Fraser Nelson gives his reaction to PMQs, and has a list of questions about the Government’s bailout package.

James Forsyth predicts that Brown won’t be smiling for long, and claims that Tory economic thinking isn’t discredited by the current crisis.

Peter Hoskin says the early signs aren’t promising for Brown’s get-out plan, and praises Nick Clegg’s performance in PMQs.

Stephen Pollard highlights some British understatement.

Melanie Phillips observes the Mad Britons’ Tea Party.

Clive Davis says it’s wrong to look for scapegoats.

Trading Floor asks: “surely it hasn’t come this far?”

And Americano says that John McCain needs some external help.