The Spectator

Here are some of the posts made over the weekend on Spectator.co.uk: Fraser Nelson reports from the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham.  He gives his first impressions of the conference; applauds Boris Johnson's speech; and analyses George Osborne's plans for an Office for Budget Responsibility. James Forsyth claims that indiscipline should worry the Tories as much as complacency, and outlines the Tory task in Birmingham. Clive Davis commemorates Paul Newman. And Americano argues that a Presidential Debate draw was a good result for Barack Obama.

Here are some of the posts made during the past week on Spectator.co.uk: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, writes that Marx was partly right about capitalism. Jon Cruddas continues his Labour conference diary.  You can read parts 5 and 6 here and here, respectively. Theo Hobson outlines the Creationism debate. Matthew d'Ancona gives his take on Gordon Brown's conference speech, and argues that voters won't pay attention to Muddled Labour. Fraser Nelson reveals why Nigel Lawson was the most redistributive Chancellor, and says that Brown isn't paid to lie to us. James Forsyth describes the aftermath to Brown's speech, and reviews David Miliband's conference speech.

Here are some of the posts made over the past week on Spectator.co.uk: Fraser Nelson thinks that Brown’s rollercoaster fall may be stabilising for now, and shows how Nick Clegg’s tax cuts are a con. James Forsyth explains why the Tories need to face up to some tough tax decisions, and advises the Labour rebels not to make it personal. Peter Hoskin reviews Nick Clegg's conference speech, and asks whether Stuart Wheeler will force the Tories to talk about Europe. Daniel Korski explores the tensions in Ukraine. Brian Cullen questions how far the Cabinet is really backing Brown  Mark Daniell introduces us to this year’s Ryder Cup. Stephen Pollard highlights the elephant in the room in the US election.

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...here are some of the posts made over the weekend at spectator.co.uk: Fraser Nelson ponders whether the McDonagh insurgency is doomed to failure, and thinks that Zac Goldsmith’s role as a “green-witness” could have hurt the Tories. James Forsyth looks at who could take on Brown in a leadership contest, and shows that David Miliband has lost confidence and fallen in line. Peter Hoskin thinks the Labour rebel mess allows the Tories time to fine-tune, and tells us Gordon Brown has lost his chance for a relaunch. Theo Hobson explores the legacy of Cardinal Newman in his new weekly column on religion. Clive Davis points us in the direction of a blog from the front-lines of inner-city education.

Here are some of the posts made over the past week on Spectator.co.uk:   Fraser Nelson shows that Balls still hasn’t got the right schools policy and highlights Brown’s immigration and jobs fudge. James Forsyth shows how Cameron and Osborne differ on Iraq and explores the dangers of a Tory Brown bubble. Peter Hoskin picks up on another non-electoral milestone for the Tories and questions whether power-sharing will work in Zimbabwe. Brian Cullen explains why Labour’s agenda is confused and how China is keeping quiet about change. Sean Martin shows Brown may be in trouble after all and gets CoffeeHousers to test their maths. Melanie Phillips is shocked by the “greenwashing” of a jury. Stephen Pollard thinks estate agents deserve all they get.

A self-standing quote from a Telegraph story entitled "Gordon Brown takes part in children's reality show": "Broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby is the Sir Alan Sugar figure in the 10-part [children's TV] series Election, which is being filmed at the moment for CBBC. [Gordon] Brown will meet the victor in the final episode and hear their thoughts on democracy and the political system. He is expected to take notes and glean inspiration from the encounter.