The credit crunch: your questions answered
We’ve started posting economic analyst Graham Turner’s answers to readers’ questions on Trading Floor. You can view Graham’s responses here.
The Spectator
Monday
Just in case you missed them… | 23 June 2008
Here are some of the posts made over the weekend on Spectator.co.uk: James Forsyth wonders whether a coup is the best Zimbabwe can hope for, and highlights another disastrous poll for Gordon Brown. Peter Hoskin reports on the end to the row between Burnham and Chakrabarti. Fraser Nelson thinks that Boris Johnson was right to
Saturday
Letters | 21 June 2008
A child’s purpose Sir: Rachel Johnson (‘When did you last see your children?’, 14 June) paints a thoroughly depressing picture of modern parenting. I urge anyone contemplating breeding to bear in mind these few simple truths. First, having a child is the biggest responsibility you ever undertake and should be the most rewarding one. Second,
The old order changeth | 21 June 2008
Until his astonishing resignation from the Commons last week, the prospect of David Davis as the next Home Secretary was one of the foremost attractions of a new Conservative government. On a range of issues from prison policy and police bureaucracy to managed migration and juvenile crime, Mr Davis’s instincts have long been excellent. Since
Friday
The week that was | 20 June 2008
Some highlights of the week on Spectator.co.uk: Spectator Live is launched. Andrew Neil thinks that Britain has lost out from the Home Office’s decision not to let Martha Stewart into the country. Fraser Nelson outlines his take on the David Davis story, and pays tribute to Scottish alcohol adverts. James Forsyth suggests that the
Thursday
Spectator Live | 19 June 2008
Just a reminder about latest feature on the site – Spectator Live. You can access it via the ‘Live’ tab at the top of the page, or by going to new.spectator.co.uk/live. It’s a roundup of all the latest blog posts from across Spectator.co.uk, and the best place to keep up-to-date with all the views and analysis from
Wednesday
Spectator Live
Just a reminder about latest feature on the site – Spectator Live. You can access it via the ‘Live’ tab at the top of the page, or by going to new.spectator.co.uk/live. It’s a roundup of all the latest blog posts from across Spectator.co.uk, and the best place to keep up-to-date with all the views and analysis from
Tuesday
Spectator Q&As
Over on Trading Floor, we’re running a Q&A with the economic forecaster Graham Turner. Graham has recently written a book on the credit crunch, so please do put your questions to him on that topic or on other matters economic. He’ll be responding on 23rd June. And don’t forget the Coffee House Q&A with David
Introducing Spectator Live
We’ve added a new feature to the site – Spectator Live. You can access it via the ‘Live’ tab at the top of the page, or by going to new.spectator.co.uk/live. It’s a roundup of all the latest blog posts from across Spectator.co.uk, and the best place to keep up-to-date with all the views and analysis
Monday
Just in case you missed them… | 16 June 2008
…here are some of the posts made over the weekend on Spectator.co.uk Coffee House is looking for interns. James Forsyth sets a Coffee House challenge, and says the Tories should accuse Brown of perpetrating a fraud against the public. Fraser Nelson discovers whether David Davis’ actions are unprecedented. Peter Hoskin wonders whether Brown realises that
Saturday
Letters | 14 June 2008
42 days Sir: Thank goodness for Matthew d’Ancona’s clarity of mind on 42-day detention (‘Jacqui Smith’s vote of confidence’, 7 June). People who want to be provoked will always find an excuse. If they are subtle, they will manufacture a grievance based on an issue about which their sworn enemies disagree — and then exploit
Coffee House is looking for interns
Coffee House is offering internships to students and recent graduates. Successful applicants will be able to write for Coffee House, work on the website, and experience behind-the-scenes life here at The Spectator. For more information contact phoskin @ spectator.co.uk
Zero tolerance for Tory sleaze
‘What gets me,’ said David Cameron in a speech to the CBI last November, ‘is the deliberate extravagance committed by the people at the top of the government machine, the administrators and managers and quangocrats who administer public money.’ He went on to name Home Office officials who had blown £800,000 on taxis in a
Friday
The week that was | 13 June 2008
Some highlights of the week on Spectator.co.uk: David Davis is taking CoffeeHousers’ questions. Ruth Dudley Edwards responds to the No campaign’s victory in the Irish referendum, Neil O’Brien gives his thoughts on the referendum result. Fraser Nelson outlines the passion of David Davis, and watches Brown struggle through his latest press conference. James Forsyth picks up on
Across the site
Don’t forget to check out the responses – from across Spectator.co.uk – to the events of the past few days. Both Stephen Pollard and Melanie Phillips are sceptical about David Davis’ actions. Whilst Clive Davis remains in the “‘don’t know’ camp” on 42-day detention. Also, over on Trading Floor, Tim Worstall gives his thoughts on the No campaign’s
Thursday
Culture suggestions
We’ve just uploaded a new set of culture picks from our arts editor, Liz Anderson. You can access them here.
Tuesday
Oil to reach $250 a barrel?
Over at Trading Floor, Michael Millar reports on the chief executive of Gazprom’s prediction that oil prices will keep rising until they hit $250 per barrel.
Monday
The cost of living under Gordon Brown
Over at Trading Floor, Fraser wonders why the Government won’t tighten its belt when the rest of the country is being forced to.
Just in case you missed them… | 9 June 2008
Here are some posts made over the weekend on Spectator.co.uk: James Forsyth identifies the most worrying Tory sleaze story so far, and highlights a new poll which shows that the public back the Tories on national secutiry. Peter Hoskin reports on the recent Tory expenses scandals, and points out Jack Straw’s less-than-kind words about Gordon
Saturday
Letters | 7 June 2008
Poppy appeal Sir: Fraser Nelson’s article accurately outlines the urgent need to implement an alternative counter-narcotics policy in Afghanistan (‘The precarious peace in Helmand’, 28 May). Helmand province now cultivates half of Afghanistan’s opium in a country which accounts for 93 per cent of the global illegal opium market. A significant element of the current