The Spectator

Until his astonishing resignation from the Commons last week, the prospect of David Davis as the next Home Secretary was one of the foremost attractions of a new Conservative government. On a range of issues from prison policy and police bureaucracy to managed migration and juvenile crime, Mr Davis’s instincts have long been excellent. Since David Cameron’s election as party leader in 2005, furthermore, he acted as a check on the occasional excesses of the Tory modernisers. The ‘decontamination of the Tory brand’ has been a necessary — and highly successful — process.

Some highlights of the week on Spectator.co.uk:   Spectator Live is launched. Andrew Neil thinks that Britain has lost out from the Home Office’s decision not to let Martha Stewart into the country. Fraser Nelson outlines his take on the David Davis story, and pays tribute to Scottish alcohol adverts. James Forsyth suggests that the Labour attack machine has lost its teeth, and asks whether Daniel Finkelstein is fighting the last war. Peter Hoskin reports on Ed Ball’s latest attack on grammar schools, and marks the moment that the Lisbon Treaty passed through the House of Lords. Stephen Pollard writes on Gordon Brown’s “instinctive loathing of capitalism”. Melanie Phillips gives her thoughts on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Over on Trading Floor, we're running a Q&A with the economic forecaster Graham Turner.  Graham has recently written a book on the credit crunch, so please do put your questions to him on that topic or on other matters economic.  He'll be responding on 23rd June. And don't forget the Coffee House Q&A with David Davis.  Head here to register your questions - there are Coffee House t-shirts up for grabs...

...here are some of the posts made over the weekend on Spectator.co.uk Coffee House is looking for interns. James Forsyth sets a Coffee House challenge, and says the Tories should accuse Brown of perpetrating a fraud against the public. Fraser Nelson discovers whether David Davis' actions are unprecedented. Peter Hoskin wonders whether Brown realises that the Lisbon Treaty is dead. Henrietta Bredin congratulates Mark Elder on his knighthood. Stephen Pollard takes on Oliver Kamm over the Lisbon Treaty. Melanie Phillips thinks the response to David Davis' resignation is an example of "the replacement of reason by emotion". Clive Davis bids farewell to the TV critics. And Americano reports on the power of Obama.

Some highlights of the week on Spectator.co.uk: David Davis is taking CoffeeHousers' questions. Ruth Dudley Edwards responds to the No campaign's victory in the Irish referendum, Neil O'Brien gives his thoughts on the referendum result. Fraser Nelson outlines the passion of David Davis, and watches Brown struggle through his latest press conference. James Forsyth picks up on the concern surrounding Dominic Grieve's appointment as shadow home secretary, and suggests that men of goodwill disagreed about 42-day detention. Peter Hoskin wonders whether David Davis will achieve anything, and asks whether we should blame the DUP for the Government's victory over 42-day detention. Stephen Pollard offers his thoughts on 42-day detention.

Over at Trading Floor, Fraser wonders why the Government won't tighten its belt when the rest of the country is being forced to.

Some highlights of the week on Spectator.co.uk: James Forsyth wonders whether Nick Clegg is about to perform a left turn, and claims that Sir Richard Dannat is right to be concerned about the pay that servicemen receive. Fraser Nelson thinks the economy points to a two term Tory government, and points out the truth behind Brown's “record employment”. Peter Hoskin recommends a set of British documentaries. Stephen Pollard takes on Yasmin Alibhai-Brown. Clive Davis says the downfall of Chet Baker is the "ultimate anti-heroin commercial". Melanie Phillips discusses the “enemy within British education”. Americano ponders what might be next for Obama and McCain.