The Spectator

The week that was | 10 February 2012

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

Fraser Nelson says Andrew Lansley’s NHS bill was completely unnecessary.

Douglas Murray thinks Ken Livingstone will get away with his homophobic remark, but a Tory wouldn’t have.

James Forsyth reports on Osborne’s pro-business speech on Tuesday, and spares a thought for the 30 ministers of state who’ve been passed over for promotion to the Cabinet.

Peter Hoskin says too few questions are being asked about the Bank of England’s decision to launch more QE, and wonders whether Cameron will turn his talk of gender quotas into legislation or not.

James Plunkett backs Cameron’s focus on quality apprenticeships.

Daniel Korski doesn’t think Vladimir Putin will see out another full term as Russian President.

And Alex Massie says a Rick Santorum candidacy for US President would be a disaster.

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