'Tis the season...

Hi there, I'm back. Apologies for the lack of posts - it's a busy time of year. However, this time of year does provide a great opportunity to run through some of the highs and lows of the recent months.

So what's on my mind and likely to make the list?

• Mr. Colvin and the case of the noble foreign service officer (Opposition version)
• Mr. Colvin and the case of the not so competent foreign service officer (Conservative version)
• Free falling - how I spent the fall by Michael Ignatieff
• Copenhagen and the politics of hot air
• Buddy, can you spare a dime - a record deficit in record time

Stay tuned for part 1 later this evening...