Haitnik
High-voltage Haitink recalled
Bernard Haitink, who died last month, was a conducting master
Pandæmonium
Better to reign in hell than serve in government
Now’s your time, House of Lords
The upper house must prove its worth by opposing the shabby Chagos Islands deal
We are missing the important point on procurement
Systemic dysfunction is far more important than individual failures
French lessons
Macron’s centrist coalition has not only led the country to paralysis, but is itself threatened with implosion
Is Starmer the anti-Thatcher?
He does not have the right ambition and imagination
Public sector pay
Bumper pay rises for doctors and teachers are bound to result in higher inflation
Living the good life
The rising middle classes were decisive in shaping the late 19th century English town
Ministry of Silly Thoughts
Wes Streeting made the grave error of consulting the British people
The predictability of subverting expectations
What to expect when you’re expecting your expectations to be subverted
We should have the freedom to criticise Islam
Religious freedom entails the right to criticise a belief system as well as to adhere to it
England is not yet lost
Where else would you rather be from?
