Lord Bew
Fathers of the republic
A long overdue reassessment of the whiskered High Victorian statesmen whose fervent but nuanced nationalism did so much to forge modern Ireland
Losing the battle, losing the war
The most pernicious effect of aligning art with political activism is that the distinction between the two is lost
Did QE cost taxpayers?
Claims that the Bank of England’s programme cost billions are a red herring
The day #FBPE delusions died
Europeans have shifted rightwards — and no one should be surprised
Are the grown ups really back in charge?
Centrist commentators are wallowing in limp clichés instead of asking serious questions about policy
The slain in Spain, and Belfast again
This police drama tidies up loose ends just enough, but still leaves the viewers wanting more
The BBC can be a drag
The priorities of its reporting, especially on gender issues, can be absurd
Sweet vengeance could turn sour
Anti-Conservative right-wingers should be careful what they wish for
The Incredible Sulk
Nigel Farage is all about entertainment — not difficult questions