Standpoint is a monthly cultural and political magazine published by Social Affairs Unit Magazines Ltd, a subsidiary of the Social Affairs Unit (Registered Charity No. 281530).

MISSION STATEMENT

Standpoint’s core mission is to celebrate our civilization, its arts and its values – in particular democracy, debate and freedom of speech – at a time when they are under threat. Standpoint aims to be an antidote to the parochialism of British political magazines and to introduce British readers to brilliant writers and thinkers from across the Atlantic, across the Channel and around the world.

In a market swamped by the journalistic equivalent of fast food, Standpoint hopes to offer the discerning reader a feast of great writing -- properly edited and presented in an elegant design that makes even longer pieces a pleasure to read. Unashamedly highbrow in an era of relentless ‘dumbing down,’ it responds to the unfulfilled needs of the educated public.
Standpoint aims to provide an opportunity for a fresh, truly international cast of writers to explore the timely and the timeless. It will offer a guide for those perplexed by the 21st century and a running commentary for those who are happy to embrace it. In a world of rapid change, Standpoint is an indispensable resource and companion.

DISTRIBUTION

Standpoint has a significant presence on UK news-stands. The magazine is distributed by COMAG and is available at WH Smith High Street stores, WH Smith Travel outlets, Borders bookstores and various targeted independent newsagents. It is also available at selected outlets in the USA and overseas.

DONATIONS

Those wishing to support Standpoint and help the magazine flourish can do so by making donations to the Social Affairs Unit. Donations can be made via PayPal or by sending cheques - made payable to "Social Affairs Unit" - to: Social Affairs Unit, 11 Manchester Square, London, W1U 3PW.

STANDPOINT ADVISORY BOARD

Ian Bostridge CBE, Michael Burleigh, Rt Hon Frank Field MP, Michael Gove MP. Gertrude Himmelfarb, David Hockney CH, Luke Johnson, Baron Lawson of Blaby, PC, Noel Malcolm, Sir VS Naipaul KB, Sir Tom Stoppard OM, CBE

STANDPOINT STAFF

Editor: Daniel Johnson

Deputy Editor: Jonathan Foreman

Senior Editor: Miriam Gross

Managing Editor: Michael Mosbacher

Art Director: Ingrid Shields

Reporter/Researcher: Louis Amis

Marketing Director: Fletcher Dhew

Website Editors: Jonathan Foreman and Michael Mosbacher