Grade Deflation
To Miss With Love by Katharine Birbalsingh
Politics, Ideas and the Arts
Reptiles, Sharks and Other People
Book review of The Spoiler by Annalena McAfee and Other People’s Money by Justin Cartwright
Pope Benedict’s New Testament
Thanks to Pope Benedict XVI, the Catholic Church is making a vibrant and intellectually rigorous contribution to modern society Captivated audience: Pope Benedict XVI on his recent visit to London (PA) Eleanor
From Carthage to Kasserine
In the wake of the Tunisian Revolution, a myriad of nascent political parties are making a shambolic claim for power
A Budget For Growth — But Not Yet Bold Enough
If Chancellor George Osborne wants economic recovery, he must stop the government stifling the “animal spirits” of entrepreneurs
How to Retake the Moral High Ground
Cameron will only break Labour’s monopoly of morality by finding the words and tools to redefine Bush’s compassionate conservatism
The GOD Squad’s Whitehall Coup
A constitutional revolution is under way, driven by an unelected cabal led by the Cabinet Secretary, Sir Gus O’Donnell
What is the Good of Establishment?
An “established” Church of England affronts both secularists and Anglicans. But it offers the best protection for humanist liberalism
Secret Deal With South Africa’s Stalinists
Britain quietly allowed anti-apartheid exiles to run guerrilla operations from London as long as they stayed off the streets
An Awfully British Medium
The subtleties of watercolour reflect the national character—and it’s still going strong
Luke the Comeback Kid
After a seven-year hiatus, young British Chess talent Luke McShane returned to the board in late 2010, only to go unbeaten in two prestigious tournaments
No Wunder, Women
‘Every woman among male egos knows she has to fight a war—an older colleague calling you “Blondie”, for instance’