EDI
Midlands marvels and mysteries
A fitting if flawed tribute to one of England’s more undersung counties
British industry has forgotten how to use its voice
Corporate cowards are not standing up to the government
Cynical in Venezuela
The corruption and incompetence of its political system seeps into the soul
Donald Trump doesn’t know what a woman is, either
Believing that the sexes are different does not mean appreciating their humanity in full
Worthy instrument
York Bowen, Willam Walton: Viola concertos (SWR Music)
Don’t idolise Roger Scruton
Our reverence for the late thinker must not limit our imaginations
Not a dull phrase
Ethel Smyth: 2nd sonata &c (Delphian)
Was the Budget stupid or malicious?
It is going to fuel youth unemployment
Twitter has always been toxic
Bluesky is a reminder of an earlier form of smug spitefulness
“Bold vision”
An action or choice can perfectly well be bold without being good