Houses of Parliament
Pugin on the ritz
There’s no case for the costly decant of parliament now
A vengeful pursuit of political power
Natascha Engel reviews Unspeakable by John Bercow
Who made parliament woke?
Parliamentary authorities are driving the social justice agenda all by themselves
The battle for modern architecture
Listed landmarks face the threat of short-sightedness and greed
Radio cashes in on theatre’s loss
Radio drama is prone to over-signalling regional differences, says Anne McElvoy
The ring master
Bullfighting was a lifelong fascination for Francis Bacon and played an increasingly important role in his work, his high-risk approach matching that of the matador
The woodfired brick wall
It’s grim down south
Power reveals
Maybe the real Boris was the classic Boris we met along the way?
Snowdon: A modest proposal
Is the call to rename Snowdon a real grievance or just another case of anti-Englishness?
Letter from Washington: In defence of American sport(s)
Would the super league have made football more American? If only.
Fair dinkum dictionary
Jonathon Green wonders if, despite this being a fascinating book, the author has set herself up for defeat
Nothing matters to careless people
The vigorous virtues are antique now
The Earl of Leicester vs Wells Harbour Railway
The debacle involving Holkham Estate and Wells Harbour Railway is the latest example of the cultural erosion of British towns
A treasure trove of memories
T.V. show, The Repair Shop, is just what we need in these dark and fractured times, says Adam LeBor