Les Republicains
Gaullism at a crossroads
The French Right faces its old demons and its moment of truth
Fifth magician blues
He made the tea, he forged the autographs, and only once did he run out of plectrums
Keystones of Britain’s history
Far too many young people are woefully ignorant of the splendour and meaning of our rich ecclesiastical architecture
Clerical error
Clergy should be in the business of saving souls, not stamping passports
Playing the victim
A new book satirises the bizarre dynamics of social justice activism
Laugh to hide the tears
Rishi Sunak was desperate to appear on top form before the Liaison Committee
The court of hot air
We do not need human rights law to protect human rights or to maintain the rule of law
A Good Read should be better
Some weeks there are comedians and groovy journalists — others it’s groovy journalists and comedians
How big a problem is problem gambling?
Jolyon Maugham should not roll the dice on opposing GambleAware
Doomsday is not a day of the week
Sometimes, we dwell on tomorrow at the expense of eternity
Beethoven: Nine symphonies+ (Decca)
This Beethoven gift set is not for Christmas. It is for life
Barking up the wrong tree
Insta-obsessed diners can’t see the food for the reels
