Debating the New Elite A Prospect magazine debate at Conway Hall pitched the Anywheres, represented by former Times columnist David Aaronovitch, against the Somewheres, represented by postliberal academic Matthew Goodwin. John Lloyd 20 Oct 2023 · 6 min read
Podcast #226: Eric Kaufmann’s New ‘Centre for Heterodox Social Science’ Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay speaks with political scientist Eric Kaufmann about cancel culture, switching universities, and why academics need to have honest conversations about the down side of immigration. Quillette 20 Oct 2023 · 1 min read
The Disaster Artist Was Liz Truss Britain’s first affirmative-action prime minister? Laurie Wastell 7 Oct 2023 · 10 min read
Will Britain Get a New Right Party? If the Conservative Party slumps to defeat in next year’s election, Britain could see the rise of a populist alternative. John Lloyd 23 Aug 2023 · 8 min read
A Party in Turmoil Only more pragmatic leadership can renew the SNP and help repair Scotland. John Lloyd 1 May 2023 · 8 min read
Remembering Rumpole John Mortimer’s fictional barrister was—like his creator—a rogue redeemed by a fierce commitment to the presumption of innocence. Kevin Mims 1 Apr 2023 · 18 min read
The Rise of the Respectable Conspiracy Theory COVID, Trump, Brexit—everybody’s had something to break their brains in recent years and some people may never recover. Christopher J. Snowdon 31 Mar 2023 · 14 min read
Public Broadcaster, Private Celebrity Lineker has embarrassed the BBC but the vexing problem of illegal immigration will still have to be addressed. John Lloyd 15 Mar 2023 · 6 min read
Thoughtful Aesthete or Cheerful Philistine? On art, artists, and the divided soul of comedian Russell Kane. Robin Ashenden 10 Mar 2023 · 8 min read
A Demagogue Departs The end of the Salmond-Sturgeon era may mark the end of nationalist populism in Scotland. John Lloyd 18 Feb 2023 · 6 min read
How Do They Know This? An informative and apolitical new book reminds us that statistics are not always what they seem. Christopher J. Snowdon 8 Dec 2022 · 5 min read
Trouble in the Midlands How social media influenced media discourse about civil unrest in Leicester and inflamed the violence. Hardeep Singh 30 Nov 2022 · 8 min read
Our Glorious Unhead of State The idea of an Australian republic is attractive to some, but there's a strong case for a humble head of state. Harry Lehmann 21 Sep 2022 · 4 min read
The Young Elizabeth, Seen Through a Child’s Eyes The diaries of Elizabeth’s wartime companion illustrates the special burdens faced by royalty—and Elizabeth’s fitness to bear them Barbara Kay 14 Sep 2022 · 12 min read
