The memory wars
Poland and Ukraine must find some way to stop falling out over history
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The Book of JO’B
James O’Brien’s aggressive incuriosity is becoming ever more embattled as his worldview crumbles
Losing control of the narrative
The British establishment no longer sets the terms of public debate over migration
Fear and fury in Belfast
Violence spiralled out of control in Northern Ireland in the aftermath of a shocking crime
How the Southport riots broke Starmer’s government
A combination of authoritarianism and hypocrisy proved fatal
UK defence readiness is indefensible
Silence is no longer an option — Britain’s Chief of the Defence Staff must resign
How the “Burnham bind” will rewrite British politics
If Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield, Labour has a bigger opportunity than people think
Grin and bear it
Carelessness and frivolity sabotage any attempt at a serious discussion
The emperor’s old advisor
McSweeney’s performance before MPs suggests age and experience hasn’t brought clarity — only better excuses
Self-inflicted misery
Super troupers
The green myth
Tom, Chris and Graham explore our April edition
The last true Kapellmeister
Chaotic in all things except music, where he demanded precision and gave his all
Questioning Islam should not be policed
Luke Salmons’s legal victory should lead to a change in police culture
The banality of Bower
The much-feared biographer is choosing the wrong targets
A day out at Unite the Kingdom
Tommy Robinson’s latest demonstration was a peculiarly hammy affair
Light my fire
A perfect spy requires a spark for his cigarette
What the Brits can learn from Ireland
A seriousness of intent, a sense of longevity and a feeling for history