Book of Common Prayer
Common prayer
Britain, and her monarchy, have a language fitted for times of joy and sorrow alike — so why does the Church of England make such poor use of our traditional liturgy?
What we don’t talk about when we talk about mental illness
We talk about mental health differently – but is it an improvement?
Tawdry tales
The Tales of Hoffmann, Royal Opera House
Trump: Post-Modernist?
The former — and future? — president has an awkward but interesting relationship with the truth
A broken Reed
Who did Steve Reed MP annoy to be sent to face the outrage of the farmers?
Fleeing Sally Rooney’s god
Why have critics been ignoring one of the novelist’s most important themes?
November Letters
Aiming for the rescue and rebuilding of liberal capitalism
Murders for November
Another mélange of murders, from Japan to Scotland
Public sector pay
Bumper pay rises for doctors and teachers are bound to result in higher inflation
Kemi Badenoch’s bad spell
Badenoch keeps bowling lop hops to Keir Starmer
St. Vincent
The acclaim is excessive but the talent undeniable
The Critic guide to glass ceilings
On the self-made men (and women!) of the Labour Party
