Sarah Johnson
The animal vote
Animal welfare is a political open goal — and Brexit is a one-off chance to establish better standards in the UK
Underrated: Nigella Lawson
The domestic goddess never forgets that above all else she is a cook
Unhappy Birth Days
A radical French obstetrician believes modern society is the enemy of childbirth
‘Home births are like letting your child not wear a seatbelt.’ Really?
The authors of an academic article on childbirth have sacrificed common sense in a bid for publicity
Trailing Clouds Of Glory
Paul Bloom’s Just Babies: The Origins of Good and Evil posits that all people are made good — and what keeps them good is organised religion
Call More Midwives
Since the inauguration of the NHS, governments have increasingly paid lip service to midwives. We must not let this precious asset be further marginalised
Lunch With J.K.
In 1997 Harry Potter was fresh and exciting, the brainchild of a passionate author then the movie studios moved in and the magic was lost
Grade Deflation
To Miss With Love by Katharine Birbalsingh
The Brexit crunch approaches
Thorny issues remain unresolved as the transition period comes to a close. Yet the hurdles to a deal are not insurmountable
Meritocracy makes a new ruling class
Innovation has often come from hard work by unlettered people. But young progressives now seem to treat education as a proxy for virtue
Some black lives matter more than others
Black Lives Matter misses the point—we should highlight the progress we have made, not split society and trap ourselves in victimhood