Trust
Welcome to the low-trust economy
The multi-billion pound cost of Britain’s shoplifting surge
The authorities do not want to fix lawless London
Encouraging a low trust society is encouraging a rise in crime
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Labour’s mercurial kingmaker
The eventful career of Josh Simons, the man who gave up his seat for Andy Burnham
In defence of Lara Bird
There is nothing weird or dishonest about having a dual existence
The hitch with the Hitch
How Christopher Hitchens brought me back to Christ
The ties that bind
A revived society tie has raised thousands for hedgehogs — and reminds us what Britain has lost with the decline of the club tie
Against Northernism
“Northernism” is a superficial form of cultural branding, not a serious political project
Devolution has been a disaster
Wales, and the United Kingdom at large, are weaker for the devolution project
How the “Burnham bind” will rewrite British politics
If Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield, Labour has a bigger opportunity than people think
Save our green and pleasant land
It’s time to stop ruining Britain’s countryside with drab, identikit houses and instead build real places with focus, heart and purpose
Reform’s man in Makerfield
An interview with Rob Kenyon about online controversies and national priorities
Fast out of the blocs
how to acquire an
art collection quickly
The centre-left is out of ideas
The new journal Arguably barely makes an argument
The pitfalls of epistemic snobbery
The “Sophie of Dundee” case proves that confirmation bias is a double-edged sword
Strange new world
A new art history hinges on a proleptic reading of Edwardian history
Ban their benefits and deport them
Our interview with Zia Yusuf
Facing demons
On the highs and lows of demonic infestation
DeepMind delusion
The superstar Demis Hassabis is on a mission to create a God-like superintelligence