The Spectator

The week that was | 12 December 2008

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

Fraser Nelson reveals the true extent of Britain’s debt, and says the government is squeezing the poor through Northern Rock.

James Forsyth outlines the case for merit pay, and wonders whether Peter Mandelson is an idoelogical Blairite.

Peter Hoskin stresses the importance of convincing the creditors, and asks whether Brown’s PMQs gaffe was petty or revealing.

Lisa Hilton exclaims: Mind the shoes!

Daniel Korski says Britain should have Robert Mugabe prosecuted.

Melanie Phillips
observes groundhog day in primary school.

Clive Davis laments the Westminster playground.

Trading Floor delivers some good news.

And Americano highlights the importance of Florida, Florida, Florida.

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