The week that was | 19 December 2008

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

Theresa May responds to CoffeeHousers’ Questions.

Spectator staff select some of their favourite political speeches.

Fraser Nelson reviews Nick Clegg’s first year as leader of the Lib Dems, and raises questions about David Cameron’s public spending plans. 

James Forsyth reveals that the George Osborne general election predictor says it is dead-level between Cameron and Brown, and reports on a disappointing poll for the Tories.

Peter Hoskin reports that Labour are to focus their attack on Cameron, and wonders what kind of precedent a bailout of Jaguar would create.

Daniel Korski suggests how to fight the pirates.

Melanie Phillips observes the incoherence of political opportunism.

Clive Davis lists his world music albums of the year.

Trading Floor writes on breaking up BAA.

And Americano has the final tally.