The Spectator

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 the concern surrounding Dominic Grieve’s appointment as shadow home secretary, and suggests that men of goodwill disagreed about 42-day detention.

Peter Hoskin wonders whether David Davis will achieve anything, and asks whether we should blame the DUP for the Government’s victory over 42-day detention.

Stephen Pollard offers his thoughts on 42-day detention.

Melanie Phillips thinks the death of Magna Carta has been much exaggerated.

Clive Davis recounts his grumpy old man episode.

Trading Floor suggests how to shrink the state.

And Americano outlines the pros and cons of those on Barack Obama’s VP list.

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