Charity Commission
Why is the LGB Alliance film having its funding cut?
The charity is being hounded in the courts by TRAs, but cash is still making its way to the “Family Sex Show”
Charitably correct
Appointing Orlando Fraser would challenge the establishment’s grip on the quangocracy
Is the National Trust losing the nation’s trust?
If the National Trust is tired of promoting “heritage” what can be done to remind it of its purpose?
Eerie decadence
“Blink Twice” accelerates from black comedy to dark drama
Francis Bacon’s visceral language
Pain and pleasure are never far away in these portraits
The self-destruction of the centrists
Chaos looms for the Conservative Party
Israel and the danger of perpetual war
Friends of Israel should be alarmed about the prospect of fighting on numerous fronts
Making a difference
Over the past five years we’ve been keeping things civilised
Foul play
David Peace’s new novel is about much more than football
Donald Trump should not heed the call of foreign policy hawks
The world is not split neatly between good guys and bad guys
Tawdry tales
The Tales of Hoffmann, Royal Opera House
The Critic
No they haven’t put the mag on the silver screen just yet, but its still worth watching
Sean Scully in France
He’s been showered with honours and awards — yet plenty of people can’t stand his work
Draining the swamp
Residents are hopeful that the mayor’s grip on Venice might at last be easing
