Media Is Substack the future of media? Elon Musk’s ruin of Twitter has been a boon for the newsletter platform, which is reshaping the market for the written word. By Harry Lambert
Encounter “You don’t trash your neighbours”: David Lammy on global Britain under Labour By Harry Lambert
There is an alternative to austerity Rather than cutting public spending again, the government should finally tax the UK’s vast reserves of housing wealth. By Harry Lambert
Donald Trump’s comeback has stalled The former president’s anointed candidates were defeated in key races against the Democrats. By Harry Lambert
The midterms: a fight for America’s soul In the key swing state of Pennsylvania, Donald Trump began his march back to the White House. Democrat John…
Liz Truss already faces “a pile” of letters of no confidence The 1922 Committee is ready to suspend the rule that prevents a vote to oust the Conservative leader within… By Harry Lambert
Mervyn King: “The Bank of England made a terrible mistake” The former governor of the Bank on what Kwasi Kwarteng got wrong and how quantitative easing helped fuel the… By Harry Lambert
Would Liz Truss dare abolish inheritance tax? Liz Truss’s chief economic adviser, Matthew Sinclair, is a vociferous opponent of the UK’s most substantial wealth tax. By Harry Lambert
Rebellious Tory MPs look for Liz Truss’s successor The New Statesman politics team report from the Conservative Party conference.