Long reads How Vladimir Putin weaponised the environment in Ukraine The Russian army has burned forests and poisoned water supplies, flouting international law. As the UN draws up new guidelines, is it possible to wage an “eco” war? By Philippa Nuttall
The Kate Mossman Interview Norman Scott interview: “I never loved Jeremy Thorpe, but he could be enormous fun” Kate Mossman
Media Mumsnet’s founder Justine Roberts: “It is a place where women can speak the truth” Sophie McBain
UK Politics The Palace of Westminster is falling down, just like our political system We are close to a real chance for reform. It is being caused not by pamphlets or seminars, but the right people – the voters. By Andrew Marr
America has learned nothing from its million Covid deaths If the US was driven by a genuine pro-life ideology, it would have reduced inequality rather than defended the right to get a haircut. By Charlotte Kilpatrick
The pop stars tackling the climate cost of live music From Billie Eilish to Brian Eno, musicians are increasingly determined to reverse the environmental damage caused by touring. а> By Ellen Peirson-Hagger
Business “You’re made to feel like the criminal”: why victims of romance scams feel let down by banks Sarah Dawood
Economy Office clearout leaves Britain with more jobs than workers to fill them Giacomo Boscaini-Gilroy
The Business Interview “They have no respect for anything”: the quiet remorse of the man who sold London to Putin’s oligarchs Emma Haslett
The Environment Interview England on fire? Stephen Ellcock and the need for radical, noisy art India Bourke
Encounter George Monbiot: “Agriculture is arguably the most destructive industry on Earth” Philippa Nuttall
Long reads Is a united Ireland now inevitable? As Sinn Féin surges with voters, Irish reunification seems closer than ever. But the real debate over what the new… By Martin Fletcher
Regional Development DfT chief claims Leeds leg of HS2 “never fully written off” Harry Clarke-Ezzidio