Modern Classics
Sparks, glitterballs and masterworks
The greatest works of fiction published this year
London’s lamps live on
Thanks to the dedication of the Gasketeers, a beautiful tradition has been saved
Down the primrose WPATH
Responsible medical authorities must reject the dangerous nonsense of gender-affirming care
Michael Gove’s new definition of “extremism” is extremely silly
We cannot define such a vague term with such vague terms
Return of the referendum?
More direct democracy could be Europe’s only means of restoring political legitimacy
You can’t judge a book by its cover
All novels should be like this: stripped of the necessary but boring connective tissue
Women MPs should be representing women’s interests
It was ludicrous to talk about microaggressions in the aftermath of an alkaline attack
The meaning of Navalny’s death
This tragic event illustrates the cruelty and fragility of the Kremlin
Grandmasters: a meeting of great minds
Napoleon and Goethe: Touchstone of Genius by Raymond Keene
The Post Office scandal
Legislation to resolve the injustice is not as straightforward as it seems
The Irish should reject the new hate speech bill
It threatens free speech while offering dubious benefits for society
Why did behavioural scientists crave mask mandates?
The COVID pandemic exposed the nastiness of nudging