Captives and Companions
The dirty secret of the Muslim world
The neglect of the history of Islamic slavery reflects a culture of American exceptionalism and a tradition of denial
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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
Against Northernism
“Northernism” is a superficial form of cultural branding, not a serious political project
Grin and bear it
Carelessness and frivolity sabotage any attempt at a serious discussion
Homes for Ukraine — and everywhere else
Why were some non-Ukrainians far more likely to enter Britain under a scheme meant for Ukrainians?
Sexy sisters and holy hotties
Less Sister Simper, more Attila the Nun
Labour’s battle of egos
There is little love left to lose between those plotting regicide in Downing Street
This apology for a political comedy
Amusing as a war crimes trial, and seems to last twice as long
Dead reckoning
How Britain forgot the sea (and why it matters)
Decolonisation dissected
This toxic and destructive ideology must be rejected
Undramatic life of a literary also-ran
Malcolm Cowley never understood very much about literature
The praises of a neglected vegetable
Summer calls for cold cucumbers
The generation delusion
Chris Bayliss and Henry Hill are joined by the Reverend Marcus Walker to discuss intergenerational responsibility
The chairwoman of the board
A story driven at a whip-crack pace, pulsing with manic energy and nail-biting