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A political colossus
Lord Lawson’s calm, assured leadership was pivotal in securing Brexit
The middle classes are revolting
When barristers and doctors go on strike, revolution isn’t far away
Climate change: lessons from the past
The cooling of the earth, not its warming has proved most destructive
J’accuse: the case that never closes
France was putting itself on trial, for its actions during the war
When young men headed East
The early growth of the Empire was fuelled by spices, not slaves
Rap’s dilemma
Sarah Ditum unwraps the rap culture war.
The wild north
On screen savage battles, middle-aged villains, decline and disease are reviewed by Robert Hutton
No mains in Spain
Enjoying “small-plate dining” at London’s original tapas bar
Better in than out
How to have a really regal picnic
Gunning for shooting
Why field sports are so misunderstood
Most Read
How religion shapes football fandom
The meaning of football is intertwined with the meaning of faith
Labour’s mercurial kingmaker
The eventful career of Josh Simons, the man who gave up his seat for Andy Burnham
In defence of Lara Bird
There is nothing weird or dishonest about having a dual existence
The hitch with the Hitch
How Christopher Hitchens brought me back to Christ
The ties that bind
A revived society tie has raised thousands for hedgehogs — and reminds us what Britain has lost with the decline of the club tie
The book awards are a joke
The panel of non-literary judges shows just how frivolous the Nibbies are
Fear and fury in Belfast
Violence spiralled out of control in Northern Ireland in the aftermath of a shocking crime
Beyond the binge
Let’s try subtlety
How the Southport riots broke Starmer’s government
A combination of authoritarianism and hypocrisy proved fatal
Are automated auctions on the way?
New technology has a double edge
Remembering 2020
It is important to remember what an irrational and hostile time it was
Stop selling sexism
Banning strip clubs might sound unrealistic but it is the right thing to do
Britain must not liberalise surrogacy laws
We are already endangering women and girls
Scotland’s biggest legal scandal
Hundreds of men could have being denied their right to a fair trial because of a justice system that rules important character evidence inadmissible
Critical briefing: EU-Taliban talks
As European governments harden their approach to migration, Brussels has taken the extraordinary step of negotiating directly with Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers
How procedure is enabling petty criminals
We should support workers who confront criminals