James Clammer
Debutant novels and great expectations
John Self on debut novels that provide an insight into publishing in Britain
End of the Long Peace?
Our technological and institutional sophistication will not eliminate conflict
The British state is failing to protect women
Misogyny, rape and sectarian violence go increasingly unchallenged in the UK
Royals in an online age
Can the royal mystique survive the glare of modern media?
The EU is leaving Britain behind on immigration
The continent is waking up to the need for solutions, and Britain must wake up as well
Thou shalt not pray?
The British state is ruthlessly prosecuting thoughtcrime
Reparate good times, come on!
The Critic’s Extremely Factual Guide to Slavery Reparations the UK Most Definitely Owes
Public sector pay
Bumper pay rises for doctors and teachers are bound to result in higher inflation
How Roman women were victimised twice
The victims of abuse could also be degraded by historians
Fleeing Sally Rooney’s god
Why have critics been ignoring one of the novelist’s most important themes?
The sadness of AI boyfriends
Technology can make romance frictionless and sterile
America will be fine
The American system is far more resilient than it looks