The Spectator

The week that was | 20 May 2011

Here are some of the posts made at Spectator.co.uk over the past week.

Fraser Nelson ponders the power of Eurovision.

James Forsyth reveals that the Cameroons can’t wait to get of Ken Clarke, and considers the fallout from the leaked Liam Fox letter.

Peter Hoskin notes George Osborne return his attention to the post-bureaucratic age, and analyses the latest inflation figures.

David Blackburn is pleased to see Andy Burnham drop his blanket opposition to free schools, and watches Clegg’s drive for Lords reform falter.

Martin Bright warns of a disaster waiting to happen.

Rod Liddle is disappointed by Slut Walk.

Alex Massie celebrates the achievements of Garret Fitzgerald.

And Melanie Phillips wonders what the BBC thinks of Israel’s existence.

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