The week that was | 11 November 2011

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

Fraser Nelson says that we ought to remember the living too, and questions whether Britain really is a safe haven.

James Forsyth asks why Chris Huhne is still shunning shale, and observes the Italian domino effect. 

Peter Hoskin reports on the eurozone’s cash-flow problems, and wonders where David Cameron now stands on the 50p tax.

Daniel Korski sets out the new German Question.

Jonathan Jones gives his take on that Rick Perry gaffe.

Nick Cohen argues that history is moving against Alex Salmond and his bid for independence.

Rod Liddle reckons that Theresa May’s a goner.

Alex Massie watches George Osborne slay the Tobin tax.

The Spectator Arts Blog recommends an exhibition that is genuinely once-in-a-lifetime stuff.

And the Spectator Books Blog asks Tom Hollander which literary character he’d most like to sleep with.