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Josephine Bartosch
Jo Bartosch is a writer and campaigner for the rights of women & girls. She tweets at @jo_bartosch
The Knobjective Worldview
The creators of the internet can’t stand the idea we have messy, human bodies
‘Her penis’ and other facts we all should know
Josephine Bartosch explains how the urge not to cause offence has plunged the UK into a “gender theocracy”
Critic election day special — William Clouston
We look at one of the election’s untold stories — the emergence of a revived SDP
On the Cusk of austerity
A cerebral critic pleaser, a dramatic crowd pleaser, and a perennial favourite
Is cricket growing up and leaving home?
In many ways the sport is thriving, but there is danger ahead
The Conservatives need a clear-out
Failed advisers and politicians have to be removed
The death of Britannia Agoraia
Deindustrialisation has done damage even beyond the realms of economics
Are you there God? It’s me, Farage
Nigel Farage bares his soul, but not before he buries his enemies
Perfect victims and a tale of two films
Don’t idealise victims — listen to them
Portraits in cowardice
Conservative MPs need to rediscover their spines if they want to be effective