Andrew Motion

Two of a kind: Monica Jones proved Philip Larkin’s equal for racism and misogyny

John Sutherland set out to rescue Larkin’s partner from obscurity but was shocked by her ‘acidic streams of downright nastiness’

Philip Larkin and Monica Jones at the memorial service for Sir John Betjeman at Westminster Abbey, June 1984. Credit: Getty Images
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  • Monica Jones, Philip Larkin and Me: Her Life and Long Loves

    John Sutherland

    Weidenfeld, pp. 280, £20

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