The Spectator

The week that was | 8 July 2011

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

James Forsyth says that the phone hacking saga will damage the reputation of the police, and watches David Cameron take a beating at PMQs.

Peter Hoskin argues that the phone hacking saga is testing the ties that bind the coalition, and sees Ed Miliband grab the initiative.

David Blackburn unpicks the political implications of Bombardier’s job losses, and asks if Murdoch is out of the woods?

Daniel Korski urges the Eurozone not to be so Moody.

Martin Bright asks where volunteering stops and exploitation begins.

Nick Cohen rails against a press that has the morality of a pimp.

Alex Massie has seen a confidential News International memo.

The Arts Blog introduces Game of Thrones for the uninitiated.

The Books Blog celebrates the life and work of Mervyn Peake, whose centenary it is.

The Business Blog reacts to China’s

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