Politics
Poland’s authoritarian turn could destroy its relationship with the west
Centuries of history have taught Poland to be wary of Russia—its government ignores the past as its peril
University challenge, round 2
Despite now paying big fees, students know it makes sense to study, and most do. The remainder need even more expansion—which can also save left-behind towns
How to make the Northern Ireland Protocol work
Both the UK and the EU must show flexibility
Do it like Denmark
In her quest for a new social contract, the most diplomatic of technocrats, Minouche Shafik, singles out one nation for special praise—and politely buries the third way
Consent: the dynamite at the heart of the British constitution
Popular sovereignty is fundamental, but our politicians forgot it until Brexit. If they forget again, they will blow apart the country
Why Ed Miliband still finds reasons to be cheerful
The former Labour leader outlines the big ideas that could really change the world
The false economy of cutting aid
Cynical penny-pinching will come at a cost, not only for British diplomacy but at the ballot box too
Ursula von der Leyen: Europe’s second-rate first lady
On paper the President of the European Commission looked perfect for the job, but her talent isn't a match for her connections and the EU is paying the price
The housing dilemma—our new special report
How can Britain build more homes?
Can the British high street rise again?
The pandemic has brought us closer to home—and it might save our local businesses too
The emerging project to “deregulate regulations” will weaken our constitution
Too many laws are made without proper oversight. Now there is talk of deregulating further
The focus of housebuilding initiatives must be on quantity—not so much on the type of housing
Less red tape and lower taxes will fix the problem