Whisky
The other Camus
The controversial author’s work is filled not just with anger but with autumnal regret
A sound of Rowling thunder
Scotland’s government and police seem determined to turn themselves into a laughing stock
Playing the victim
A new book satirises the bizarre dynamics of social justice activism
The great immigration data disaster
Officials are deleting the data we need for a more sensible debate
Britain should stand up to Mauritius
The British Government must make it clear that it will not allow a foreign country to threaten British citizens
A sharp satire perfect for Critic readers
We should be giving copies of this magazine away at every screening
The light and the insubstantial
Poulenc and others: Chamber music (Calliope/DG)
Giants and pygmies
Some stop-gap leaders of the opposition were never intended to be potential prime ministers
A wealth of Irish architecture
Editorial errors do not spoil a fine work of Irish architectural history
A Labour of unrequited love
It will take more than vague apologetic gestures to redeem the Labour Party
Soothing sounds in time of war
There are expectations going back to 1948 that musicians turn up to provide relief