The week that was | 29 October 2010

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

Fraser Nelson explains how free schools benefit all schools.

James Forsyth sets out the new fairness battleground, and reports on a double boost for the coalition’s economic strategy.

Peter Hoskin watches Clegg get angry, and says that Cameron’s certainty contrasts with Miliband’s equivocation.

David Blackburn charts the growing need for elected police commissioners, and observes the Big Society in action.

Alex Massie reports back from Israel.

Melanie Philips reveals the true reason for the Middle East impasse.

And the Spectator Arts Blog picks a selection of films for Halloween.