Luca Johnson
Luca Johnson is a freelance writer, focusing on British culture and history. He tweets at @AmiableArgument
The enigma of Englishness
The English have debated their national nature for centuries
Riddle of the Pylons
Intrigue, invasion and romance blossom in Lincolnshire
Dance with the devil
Should a museum be a venue for the display of works of art for sale?
Complex fractions
Where is the joy and the reward of owning a fractional share in individual art?
The vital few
A new book explores the importance, as well as the dangers, of risk
Brutalist beauties
These monstrosities were imposed on the population, not desired
Will Syria’s Christians really be safe under HTS?
The evidence, alas, gives little cause for optimism
How will Christian MPs shape the assisted suicide debate?
The Tory Christian is in decline, but the Labour Christian could make the difference
Christmas? My arse!
Seething about Santa, sofagate and the Common effing Entrance
A broken Reed
Who did Steve Reed MP annoy to be sent to face the outrage of the farmers?
The city and its uncertain plot
Despite fascinating thematic material to work with, Murakami still makes it ploddingly dull
The Scullionbait Awards for Reporting Merit
Articles with no opposing quotes, criticism, or trace of so-called “balance”