The week that was | 4 March 2011

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

James Forsyth considers the domestic politics of oil, and believes that Cameron must try to be a little more prime ministerial.

Peter Hoskin reports on Miliband’s latest break with the past, and watches Osborne go on the offensive.

David Blackburn argues that Eric Pickles needs to be ambitious, and believes that sooner or later the ECHR will catch-up with the government.

Daniel Korski says that Britain needs to promote democracy abroad.

The Taxpayers’ Alliance and the HS2 project exchange blows.

Nick Cohen explains why The Killing shows up British television.

Rod Liddle notes that Populus has been reporting an unutterable truth.

Alex Massie wades into the HS2 debate.

And Melanie Phillips wonders if the Prime Minister is for turning?