The week that was | 4 May 2012

Here is a selection of articles and discussions from this week on Spectator.co.uk…

Fraser Nelson thinks Gus O’Donnell isn’t good enough for Threadneadle Street and looks at an emerging tricolour Britain.

James Forsyth reports that Leveson is narrowing Cameron’s fightback window and looks at the political effects of the hacking talk.

Peter Hoskin looks at Obama’s political theatre and says that Parliament’s drinks are still on us. 

Jonathan Jones highlights 15 cities to watch and examines what Labour would count as a success today.

Sebastian Payne reports on the two Ed’s electioneering and looks at the virtues of British men and northern Tories in this week’s View from 22.

Andrew Gilligan says Labour supporters should shun Ken.

Clarissa Tan examines Mervyn’s mea culpa. 

Camilla Swift explains how to get around the EU on weed.

Alex Massie asks if Cameron really did text Rebekah Brooks 12 times a day.

Rod Liddle explains why he doesn’t go in for tax dodges.