Ben Stokes
Ice and fire
Ben Stokes has had a truly exceptional career
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Two flawed teams. One unforgettable series.
The new cricket mindset
How England found their mojo
A return to Lord’s
Two years on from the gripping World Cup Final, there are few pops and bangs this year at Lord’s
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Ethnic minorities are abandoning Labour
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Bonfire of the fallacies
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Antisemitism and the Islamic connection
Antisemitic sentiments in Islamic theology cannot be overlooked or obscured
All the single ladies
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Burnham is a rare politician who reads books — but how will they affect his premiership?
Running out of autobahn
Beijing’s manufacturing strategy is colliding with Europe’s self-inflicted industrial weaknesses
Are automated auctions on the way?
New technology has a double edge
It’s time to see Brexit through
The next government must finally drag Britain out of the European Union’s tractor beam
Kemi always gets it right
Whatever the crisis, the Conservative leader invariably discovers that events have vindicated her.
Let’s give parents back control
We need a more pluralistic childcare sector
Good news for the rule of law
Activists who break the law should not be able to appeal to their high-minded motives