Carys Davies
Three novelists pushing the bloat out
Some novels still dare to leave the reader’s hand unheld — without universal success
Planning for success
Even with its huge majority, Labour has a finite amount of political capital. It should spend a great deal of it on planning reform
Rehabilitating an Edwardian genius
The sheer scale and diversity of Lutyens’ output is mind-blowing
Plague and progress
In the 17th century, disease drove social and urban change in England
Will judges protect free speech for Christians?
A new case will determine whether expressing normal Christian beliefs precludes employment
How gender identity hurt women in Argentina
Argentinian women need refuges — but only for women
Poor conduct
Shostakovich: Symphonies 4-6 (Decca)
Nothing to declare
Labour have done nothing wrong, but they’re going to stop it
We need to protect our digital rights
The curbing of dissident speech online should be opposed
The scourge of EDI
It is patronising, divisive and anti-meritocratic
Is Britain closed for business?
Stacks of extra administration will make it even harder for businesses to turn a profit
Bridget Phillipson: culture warrior
The Labour party seems determined to end the culture war — by winning it
