The week that was | 4 July 2008

Some highlights of the week on Spectator.co.uk:

George Osborne wants your questions.

Maurice Gerard reports on the aftermath of the presidential election in Zimbabwe.

Fraser Nelson says that Ken Clarke has watered down the West Lothian Answer , and congratulates Kylie on her OBE.

James Forsyth thinks Ed Balls has failed the laugh test, and gives his take on the waterboarding debate.

Peter Hoskin observes how Gordon Brown is turning to the Blairites, and wonders whether Alistair Darling is set to axe the 2p rise in fuel duty.

Stephen Pollard describes his encounter with a TV producer.

Melanie Phillips gives her thoughts on the BNP.

Clive Davis tracks the Ray Lewis business.

Trading Floor wishes we had a Department for Bad Ideas.

And Americano outlines the shape of the race to come.