Churchill Statue
Assaulting statues
The history of iconoclasm offers deeper lessons than are on display in the current statue-toppling craze
Psychology of Extremism
Ngo’s book is the accurate reporting of a political reality systematically ignored by almost every newspaper and network
The Government’s NIP options
Government discussions on the Northern Ireland Protocol have resolved into three options
Why musicals are Britain’s elite artform
Musical theatre is one of Britain’s most prized assets; we must protect this unique part of our culture and economy at all costs
Alexander Tchaikovsky: Quarantine Symphony (Toccata Classics)
Alexander Tchaikovsky’s Quarantine Symphony triggers a subtle, wordless response to the things we are experiencing
The talk of the track
Nick Cohen compiles a phrase book for neophyte runners
Secrets of Portobello
Thomas Woodham-Smith treasures a classic antiques street market
Renato and Me
David Smith recalls his association with Renato Curcio, the former leader of Italy’s ultra-left terrorist group the Red Brigades
How the pandemic has exacerbated our struggle for dignity
David Goodhart’s recent book is a reminder that we need to look out for those whose lives, jobs and purpose are disappearing
Hopkins and Oldman: The very best of British actors
Following the recent Oscar nod for Anthony Hopkins and Gary Oldman, Alexander Larman looks at other parallels between the two thespians
Ask no questions, and you’ll be told no lies
The reaction to the BBC Woman’s Hour interview with Zara Mohammed exposes the cliquishness of contemporary feminists