Matthew d’Ancona reports on the schools battle.
Fraser Nelson identifies Brown’s five steps to denial.
Peter Hoskin suggests that relations between Britain and Iraq may be at a low ebb.
James Forsyth points out how bad things are getting for Brown.
And, over at Americano, James also sifts through John McCain’s thoughts on Iraq.

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