The new issue of The Spectator is now out, chock-full of the best writing in the English language. Here are a few of my highlights.
Damian Thompson argues that religion is the new politics – the forces tearing up the Middle East, Africa and even Asia are to do with God rather than country. But, he asks, can Britain’s secular leaders now recognise—far less shape—the world around them? This is, insha’Allah, the first of many features you’ll read from Damian who is, I’m delighted to say, joining The Spectator’s family. So if you like his piece, there will be plenty more.
Melissa Kite asks if British humour is dying. We used to like rude jokes, but now the PC squad is suffocating even most basic gags. Okay, Michael Fabricant’s joke about wanting to punch Yasmin Alibhai-Brown may not have been the funniest made by a politician – but, Melissa says, her boyfriend made the same joke the other day.
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