A former New Labour minister tackles the question of our times with rigour and verve – but blindspots remainAt first glance, the former New Labour minister Liam Byrne is not the ideal person to explain the rise of...
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Read MoreHe was at the heart of 1960s counterculture, then paved the way for the libertarian mindset of Silicon Valley. At 87, Brand is still keen to ensure the world is maintained properly – not just today, but for the next 10,000...
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Read MoreThe loss of sacred spaces during the period of observance and the ongoing conflict reminds us of the importance of cherishing food• Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereToday starts the first...
Read MoreWuthering Heights is inseparable from its landscape – but northern actors seldom get the lead role, instead are pigeonholed as stereotypical or supporting characters. This Bradford-born actor objectsEmerald Fennell’s...
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