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The Book of JO’B
James O’Brien’s aggressive incuriosity is becoming ever more embattled as his worldview crumbles
The rise and fall of Nicola Sturgeon
The former SNP leader squandered her talents in a classic tale of hubris
Fear and fury in Belfast
Violence spiralled out of control in Northern Ireland in the aftermath of a shocking crime
The screaming spires
Oxford University must clarify where it stands on academic freedom
Losing control of the narrative
The British establishment no longer sets the terms of public debate over migration
Remembering 2020
It is important to remember what an irrational and hostile time it was
Will capitalism end capitalism?
Artificial intelligence is perverting the logic of our economic and political systems
The emperor’s old advisor
McSweeney’s performance before MPs suggests age and experience hasn’t brought clarity — only better excuses
Making the case for liberalism
Wooldridge’s polemic draws together the disparate traditions of liberal thought and action
The story of a lifetime
Whole life novels lay bare the randomness and haphazardness of life
Dumbed-down democracy
“Public opinion” is useless when the public is largely ignorant
The EU is changing on immigration
A firmer stance is being taken — but will it be enough?
Unusual summer reds
Think exotic spices, maraschino cherries and curly shoes
