Jessica Simor
Democracy contra the majority
What does democracy mean if it is not related to the popular will?
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The martyrdom of Young Bob
On ebbing power of the political influencer
Why has Keir Starmer been so unpopular?
He was the perfect embodiment of a failing system
Grooming gangs and the truth
We should not give ammunition to deniers of the grooming gangs scandal
Babies need women
Leaving children with only men who are not their parents is foolish and dangerous
Can Russell T Davies write “terfs”?
In Tip Toe, Russell T Davies is more nuanced than one might expect — much to the dismay of gender ideologues
Into the light
The courage and dignity of Gisèle Pelicot should inspire us all
Self-inflicted misery
Super troupers
Giles Treadwell
Old-style literary agent
Unusual summer reds
Think exotic spices, maraschino cherries and curly shoes
Most of the world thinks differently to us
Universalism is based on irrational ideas about human nature
Drill, baby, drill
We need Cornish lithium and tin just as much as North Sea oil — whatever the nimbys say
Under the volcano
As Sicilians say, Mamma Etna gives more than she takes away
Will capitalism end capitalism?
Artificial intelligence is perverting the logic of our economic and political systems
Spaceships, ghost ships and sheep
The secret sauce of Project Hail Mary: it’s a laugh
Critical briefing: cuckooing
A hidden scourge has been plaguing British streets for too long
Scotland’s cold and durable fire
John Swinney is proving that in politics what matters most is simply showing up