Something has gone very wrong when we are acutely aware of politics

York Bowen, Willam Walton: Viola concertos (SWR Music)

1940s Conservatism was seething with creativity and optimism

He can reform the party and take on Labour

She has a chance to capitalise on Starmer’s weakness

Reflections on forty years since his death shook communist Poland

Some of have raised concerns, yes, but generalisations are wrong and unhelpful

The British state is ruthlessly prosecuting thoughtcrime

The English experiment in liminal living

Corporate cowards are not standing up to the government