The week that was | 5 November 2010

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

Fraser Nelson celebrates an unorthodox genius.

James Forsyth says that the Europe issue hasn’t gone away, and discusses a model of coalition policy making.

Peter Hoskin explains why Ed Miliband has been duplicitous about debt, and ponders Cameron’s bad news day.

David Blackburn notes that there’s little triumphalism among Republican leaders, and condemns prisoners’ voting “rights”.

Susan Hill calls for more generous donation to be made to small charities.

Rod Liddle has more on the ginger rodent saga.

Alex Massie introduces Speaker John Boehner.

And Melanie Phillips writes in defence of control orders.