What the census misses about Christianity in Britain
When asked about their religion in a census, many British people have the same response: that it’s none of the…
Letters: Why I left the Society of Authors
Write and wrong Sir: As a former member of the Society of Authors I read with interest Julie Bindel’s article…
In defence of Brexit
Opponents of Brexit have been given plenty of ammunition in recent weeks. Trade with the European Union has taken a…
Portrait of the week: Eggs rationed, hosepipe ban lifted and Supreme Court rejects Scotland’s referendum bid
Home The Supreme Court ruled that the Scottish government does not have the power to hold an independence referendum without…
Will Sunak continue with the censor’s charter?
Had it not been for the Tory leadership contest over the summer, a new censorship law would have been passed…
Letters: Camilla should not be called ‘Queen Consort’
Zero sense Sir: Ross Clark’s article (‘Hot air’, 12 November) neatly sums up some of the fallacies of the net…
The new era of austerity
It’s the Chancellor who will deliver next week’s Autumn Statement, but every-one knows it will have been ghost-written by Rishi…
Letters: The triple lock must be saved
Running the asylum Sir: The interview with Robert Buckland must be the most depressing article I have read for a…
Portrait of the week: Williamson resigns, nurses strike and Norwegian royal quits
Home Sir Gavin Williamson resigned from the cabinet as minister without portfolio following publication of texts he had sent (annoyed…
Books of the year II – chosen by our regular reviewers
A further selection of recent books enjoyed by our regular reviewers – and a few that have disappointed them
Portrait of the week: A migrant crisis in Manston, elections for Northern Ireland and Matt Hancock heads for the jungle
Home Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, spoke in the Commons of an ‘invasion on our southern coast’ by migrants in…
