Let’s open up debate about lockdowns
There’s no place in all of this for unsubstantiated claims or attempts to dismiss those who encourage the sensible consideration of alternatives
Why it is right to question the orthodox Covid-19 narrative
The authors of ‘Welcome to Covidworld’ defend their stance
Welcome to Covidworld
Ian James Kidd and Matthew Ratcliffe assess our new altered reality, where accepted norms do not apply
Hindemith: Wind sonatas (Warner)
Paul Hindemith’s music is extremely well-made, intelligent, civilised, and moderately witty — so why has it all but vanished?
Finely-turned tales of mothers, murder and love
We need a system where books that publishers really love, where it’s not mere puff, get a special sticker on the front, says John Self
Another nice mess you’ve gotten me into?
David Frost’s reward is to inherit Michael Gove’s problems
The enduring legacy of Michel Foucault
How the French philosopher founded today’s social justice movement
With freedom comes responsibility
Where were all the free-speech warriors when a Labour candidate sent an antisemitic tweet?
Who doesn’t want to be a millionaire?
Dominic Hilton contemplates the origins of his obsession with money
Fantasy of the magic money tree
Central banks will come under increased pressure to “do good” by politicians
Stolen glories
Alexander Adams delves into two new books that examine the art theft of occupying armies in two different ages
Women need to demand freedom, not safety
Calls to change public life to protect women set a bad precedent for the way in which we view women’s freedom
Vaughan Williams: Symphonies 4 and 6 (LSO Live)
Italian-born and London-bred Antonio Pappano lets the gentle rhythms of Ralph Vaughan Williams’s music say it all