Paul McNamee
Starmer’s U-turns have become a joke. But it’s not too late for him to make some hard decisions

Starmer’s U-turns have become a joke. But it’s not too late for him to make some hard decisions
We’re now moving beyond the zone when blame for the state of things can be thrown at the last lot in power
In this moment of geopolitical sword-dancing, words matter more than ever

In this moment of geopolitical sword-dancing, words matter more than ever
As we gaze bewildered on an ever more volatile world, we can only watch and wait
Good news for those eating the last of the Christmas cheese

Good news for those eating the last of the Christmas cheese
Turns out that old wisdoms – light and nature – can help an awful lot. Which, as we trudge into the new year, are simple and welcome truths
From aubergines to data centres: Here’s what’s going to happen in 2026
From aubergines to data centres: Here’s what’s going to happen in 2026
Choose joy this Christmas
Choose joy this Christmas
Why it’s time for heated conversations on the cost of energy

Why it’s time for heated conversations on the cost of energy
New Troubles drama Trespasses reminded me that the past can turn you inside out

New Troubles drama Trespasses reminded me that the past can turn you inside out
Loneliness is a growing problem. It’s time we started talking to each other

Loneliness is a growing problem. It’s time we started talking to each other
Jimmy Fallon adored his dog. His tribute to her speaks to all dog people everywhere

Jimmy Fallon adored his dog. His tribute to her speaks to all dog people everywhere
AI is coming for journalism, among other jobs. Enjoy us while you can

AI is coming for journalism, among other jobs. Enjoy us while you can
My aunt was a nun. Even she read Jilly Cooper’s bonkbusters

My aunt was a nun. Even she read Jilly Cooper’s bonkbusters
Rachel Reeves’s budget will need to be a feast of financial alchemy

Rachel Reeves’s budget will need to be a feast of financial alchemy
Your child could be the next Armand Duplantis. But how would you ever know?

Your child could be the next Armand Duplantis. But how would you ever know?
The cost of education is letting down future generations – and we’ll all be much poorer for it

The cost of education is letting down future generations – and we’ll all be much poorer for it
As Zack Polanski gets the green light, Labour must keep its climate promises

As Zack Polanski gets the green light, Labour must keep its climate promises
Turns out Nigel Farage isn’t prime minister. So why does he get so much airtime?

Turns out Nigel Farage isn’t prime minister. So why does he get so much airtime?
Oasis are still connecting and still making history after all these years. Where were you?

Oasis are still connecting and still making history after all these years. Where were you?
Who needs meditation when you have a garden to potter in?

Who needs meditation when you have a garden to potter in?
Partick Thistle wants football fans to house new signings. Why stop there?

Partick Thistle wants football fans to house new signings. Why stop there?
Elon Musk says AI will take all our jobs – but the truth is more complex





