The week that was | 7 October 2011

A selection of posts from the past seven days at spectator.co.uk

Fraser Nelson explains Cameron’s debt U-turn and says that party conferences are now more for lobbyists than activists.

James Forsyth says the Tories knew the importance of Boris’ speech and that Cameron did enough in his.

Peter Hoskin says Gove’s school reforms provided the sunshine in Manchester

Jonathan Jones says Ken Clarke won his bet against Theresa May, and reports on the big developments in the US presidential campaign.

David Blackburn reports on “catgate”, and the deeper Tory split on human rights.

Ed Howker declares the Winter Fuel Allowance indefensible.

And Will Straw gives his view on Tory conference.