Lots of interesting bits and bobs this week, so trying to choose the top five wasn't going to happen. Other very good pieces didn't make the cut, but boiled eggs and soldiers with the Sundays sure makes for a welcome break from the library...

• According to the Telegraph it's only sheer incompetence that has saved us from 1984.

• Fraser Nelson uses his massive NOTW readership to give the current welfare state two barrels.

• Matthew d'Ancona wants Gordon to apologise
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  But the Mail has the scoop about the his 30,000ft tantrum when confronted face to face about it.

• Barack Obama was rude to Gordon because he needs a cigarette, says the Telegraph
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  Funnily enough the Observer doesn't agree.

• The Sunday Times reports of a new political party that calls for the end of political parties. Alrighty then.