Douglas Alexander
Men of steel
None of the British parties know how to deal with Trump
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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
First-place Finnish
Shostakovich: Symphony 1; Moscow Cheryomushki (Philharmonia Records)
The cost of equal outcomes
By treating disparities in mental health detention as evidence of racism, the NHS is sacrificing safety
Auntie’s autumn
Rather than wage war on the Beeb, a Reform government should strip it of its monopoly and force British broadcasting to compete again
Beyond the binge
Let’s try subtlety
Is it time to let the doctor die?
Doctor Who has become increasingly incoherent and increasingly ideological
The meaning of Zack Polanski
The icon of geriatric millennials is one of life’s drifters
What makes an American?
What characterises a US citizen in the 21st century, beyond abiding by the country’s laws and supporting its constitution?
We have to tame Big Tech
We must act to regulate social media before it does a lot more damage
What is anger for?
If young women are going to be radical, they need to make it worth it
Murders for May
From the spa resort of Buddington to the streets of Tokyo
Gas shock therapy
Ed Miliband must abandon his absurd and failing approach to energy