Leon Trotsky
The 21st century Bolshevik
Brexit showed the ruling elite is still terrified by Trotsky’s ideas of working class upheaval
The morality of altruism
People have a limitless capacity to convince themselves that what’s right coincides with what’s best for them
Prepare for takeoff
Masters of the Air is a visually impressive aerial WW2 adventure with the potential to go far
What became of Tchaikovsky?
Tchaikovsky: 5th symphony etc (ICA Classics)
Against Britain’s two-tier policing
Street preachers should not be arrested for offending people
It’s time to stop the rot
Students denounced, lecturers cowed and managers with little interest in truth
Silence speaks volumes
Lee Anderson speaks out — or, at least, gets someone else to do it for him
I don’t like Mondays
Rishi Sunak has had enough of domestic politics, and is hoping a shooting war in the Red Sea will sway his fortunes
How widespread is NHS qualifications fraud?
A viral Twitter post raises uncomfortable questions about the level of training in British institutions
Satire, sci-fi and a sting in the tale
It’s time for our annual guide to the best new fiction of the year
Queen of Hearts
Perturbed to find Diana has a starring role in Celebrity Help! My House is Haunted