The week that was | 5 September 2008

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

Fraser Nelson reports for Americano from the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-Saint Paul.  He gives his take on Sarah Palin’s speech here, and on John McCain’s speech here.  Also on Americano, James Forsyth suggests that McCain has to sell himself as a reformer.
Dominic Grieve gives his answers to CoffeeHousers’ questions.

James Forsyth wonders whether the Brown-Miliband truce will hold until after conference, and claims that things just keep getting worse for Labour.

Peter Hoskin reports on Charles Clarke’s latest outburst against Gordon Brown, and notes how the media have registered a vote of no confidence.

Daniel Korski outlines the real European conflict.

Sean Martin says that disadvantaged pupils face a lack of direction from their teachers.

Stephen Pollard reveals the dullest book title in history.

Melanie Phillips hails Sarah Palin’s speech at the Republican National Convention.

Clive Davis draws attention to an unconventional Tory.

And Trading Floor highlights the fact that Britons work