Jim McConalogue
Don’t sever the head
How the cultural shift and a departure from central purposes risks making the Church unrecognisable to the grassroots members who support it
In praise of Elon Musk
He deserves respect for his defence of free expression online
Kemi Badenoch has a problem with the truth
From wokeness, to housing, to immigration her words don’t match the facts
Total eclipse of the art?
Activistic artists and curators are making art a niche political endeavour
Academic freedom needs legal safeguards
Violations of academic freedom are endangering the progress of knowledge and the pursuit of truth
Worthy instrument
York Bowen, Willam Walton: Viola concertos (SWR Music)
Are all Christians monks?
George Guiver’s book exudes down-to-earthiness, bordering on irreverence
Is university still worth it?
Rising fees raise questions about the value of some degrees
An excess of Fauré
Gabriel Fauré: Violin concerto (Naxos), Complete piano works (Calliope)
The horror of 7 October on film
The killers’ headset footage, CCTV, interviews with survivors and heart-rending last messages
Anti-Christian persecution is an international problem
Britain should use its diplomatic influence to help