RE
The elephant in the classroom
Imagining itself to be impartial, the “neutral” RE curriculum imposes its own claim
Over the line
No one should discipline children for asking honest questions or telling the truth
It’s a M.A.D. world in Kubrick’s satire
A drama based around the shaky paradox of deterrence no longer feels like a dusty throwback
Imaginary friends
The idea of a synthetic companion that knows everything about you goes well beyond friendship
The big picture
A story of modern Britain, a moral tale, of venality, hubris and fraud
Out of Africa
You can say what you like about European empires, but they improved African cooking
Lebrecht’s Album of the Year
Not just a great record but an essential one
Will Starmer’s immigration gambit backfire?
The prime minister might have opened a box that he cannot close
Turkey must be at the centre of Donald Trump’s policy for the Middle East
It would be pure folly to alienate such an important regional power
Blogosphere bubble
Reviving a simple English classic: bubble and squeak