The invention of God
David Baddiel’s new book argues that a deity that saves us from death is confected from human desire.
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The writer at the centre of the Diane Abbott row
Tomiwa Owolade joins the New Statesman Podcast team to discuss the MP’s incendiary response to his piece.
Keir Starmer faces an assortment of political woes
The potential veto of Sue Gray as his chief of staff is only the latest setback for the Labour leader…
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Diane Abbott’s letter shows Jews still don’t count
Throughout history Jews have been subjected to racist discrimination. Why do supposed progressives still not grasp this truth?
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Should Labour forgive Diane Abbott or forget her?
Views on how the former shadow home secretary should be treated are divided and do not fall along normal party…
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What Diane Abbott gets wrong about racism
The Labour MP’s response to my column showed a stunning lack of judgement and awareness.
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How to run as an independent: an advice letter to Jeremy Corbyn
You might even get a few Tories voting for you to embarrass the Labour Party, just like the 2015 Labour…
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Keir Starmer shows his strength by banning Jeremy Corbyn’s candidacy
Discontent among the unions will not trouble the Labour leader too much.
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