David Boyd Haycock
Strange new world
A new art history hinges on a proleptic reading of Edwardian history
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The Book of JO’B
James O’Brien’s aggressive incuriosity is becoming ever more embattled as his worldview crumbles
The rise and fall of Nicola Sturgeon
The former SNP leader squandered her talents in a classic tale of hubris
Losing control of the narrative
The British establishment no longer sets the terms of public debate over migration
Fear and fury in Belfast
Violence spiralled out of control in Northern Ireland in the aftermath of a shocking crime
The screaming spires
Oxford University must clarify where it stands on academic freedom
Kemi always gets it right
Whatever the crisis, the Conservative leader invariably discovers that events have vindicated her.
It’s what you Makerfield of it
Andy Burnham may yet stop Reform, but victory would raise almost as many questions for Labour as defeat.
Out with the old?
Reform seems to be thriving, and Labour seems to be losing, but what can actually change?
Stella Creasy hates questions
For many politicians, being disagreed with is proof that they are right
Canis lupus labor
Europe is a wolf coming up the path to devour the Labour Party
These violent delights
Pagliacci made the murder the true apex of the show
The resistible centrism of Mark Gatiss
Why a centre-left worldview struggles to understand dissent
Reimagining the people’s palace
A building that deserves to be admired as an example of intelligent and sophisticated urban planning
Britain needs the Med mindset
We have to adapt to the sweatier realities of a changing climate
Excessive producer responsibility
Virtue-signalling policies are picking the pockets of consumers
The right does need religion
Christianity is politically valuable as well as, you know, true