Pompeii
Bacchus in Pompeii
The meaning of the beautiful frescoes in the House of Thiasus remains a mystery
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Why they hated Ann Widdecombe
Fair-minded people could agree or disagree with her opinions. Left-wing bigots hated her for not abandoning them
A chaplain’s vindication
The case of Dr Bernard Randall has exposed the rot in our institutions
Amnesty irrational
Gender identity ideologues cannot get away with baseless smears any more
The myth of banned books
If transgression is fun and easy, it is probably not transgressive
The case against recognising Somaliland
The Somaliland lobby is being dangerously naive about the realities of the region
From the Desk of Lord Kronsteen
When a sketchwriter faces awkward questions, only a billionaire’s dictated letter of support will do
Wrestling with realignment
Labour will use the Irish Sea border as an excuse to realign with the EU’s rules
Damaged brains and troubled souls
Dana White, of all people, should not be so dismissive of the salience of mental suffering
Regulations without services
How the state is prohibiting without providing
Anti-gambling campaigners need a reality check
Affordability checks on punters are counter-productive
The vague vision of Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer was competent but directionless on foreign policy
Antisemitism and the Islamic connection
Antisemitic sentiments in Islamic theology cannot be overlooked or obscured
To defeat populism, don’t start here
Views that would be charming in their naivety, were they not so contradictory or facile
Peston’s Inbox
Burnham: “Ay up! I’m a northerner”
The emperor’s old advisor
McSweeney’s performance before MPs suggests age and experience hasn’t brought clarity — only better excuses
Reform’s man in Makerfield
An interview with Rob Kenyon about online controversies and national priorities