Politics
Which political diaries are worth taking seriously?
Professor Jeremy Black discusses with Graham Stewart the craft and value of the political diarist
Two cheers for the LRB
The magazine that declares its main aim is to review books does anything but
When in doubt, do nothing
Attempting to stifle scandals only makes them more lethal, says Nigel Jones
The idealisation of everyday life
Natascha Engel delves into Marc Stears’s new book, and asks: is there anything in here that will help us rebuild the Red Wall without losing our big city majorities?
Sealed with a Glasgow kiss
From trans rights to its independence strategy, a bitter war divides one of the most popular parties in Europe
Mugabe and Me
From bonding over jokes about Jesuit teachers to becoming a persona non grata, David Smith recalls his relationship with Robert Mugabe
No coffee, please, but Ethiopia can burn
Ethiopia, the home of coffee, falls apart under the world’s muddled gaze while Portugal implements arbitrary Covid-19 restrictions on caffeine consumption
The problem with democracy
Progressive authoritarianism is doing its best to ruin democracy for the rest of us
French Connections
Jeremy Black discusses with Graham Stewart France’s historical inheritance
Are all political beliefs ultimately selfish?
Thomas Prosser’s new book argues that there are elements of self-interest and altruism in all political ‘isms’
Still knocking on the door
For all the promises, subpostmasters are still waiting for compensation
Marianna in the trenches
She wants to dive into the murky depths of social media, but her microphone can only scratch the surface
The Old Vic under siege
The King’s favourite Shakespearean need hardly trouble himself with such dreary details
Don’t exploit Gisèle Pelicot’s story
Her legal triumph should be the start and not the end of the reckoning
Don’t marry your cousin
And don’t knock culture wars — they can save lives
The strange history of Keir Starmer and assisted suicide
How long, and to what extent, has the prime minister supported legalisation?
The 300 Years’ War
How conflict over land ownership shaped conflict over Ireland
Kemi Badenoch’s bad spell
Badenoch keeps bowling lop hops to Keir Starmer
Who Should Be The Next Archbishop of Canterbury?
With the shock resignation of Justin Welby, who will the Great British Public select to lead the Church of England?
Living the good life
The rising middle classes were decisive in shaping the late 19th century English town
A constructive opposition
The age of Badenoch is off to a suitably farcical start
