The Spectator

The week that was | 11 February 2011

Here is a selection of posts made at Spectator.co.uk over the past week.

Fraser Nelson witnesses the first bout of Osborne versus Balls, and worries that Mervyn King’s credibility is faltering.

James Forsyth unpicks Lord Oakeshott’s exit, and praises Project Merlin.

Peter Hoskin reveals the doubts that remain over al-Megrahi, and explains why the government is right to look beyond ASBOs.

David Blackburn watches grassroots Liberal Democrats turn on the government, and says that, despite its practical difficulties, the Big Society has been a tactical success.

Nick Cohen examines Labour’s working class problem.

Rod Liddle introduces DJ Naughtie and MC Filth.

Alex Massie considers 17 days that shook the world.

And Melanie Phillips damns a monstrous inversion.

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