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Democracy isn't working – but the power to change it lies with us
Polling Station
Paul McNamee

Democracy isn't working – but the power to change it lies with us

Jimmy Webb: 'I came pretty close to the edge of the abyss on a number of occasions'
Music

Jimmy Webb: 'I came pretty close to the edge of the abyss on a number of occasions'

Benedetta review: an all-nuns-blazing tale of sex, sinners and unholy sisterhood
Benedetta
Film

Benedetta review: an all-nuns-blazing tale of sex, sinners and unholy sisterhood

Sienna Miller: 'This is the right time for a show like Anatomy of a Scandal'
Sienna Miller plays Sophie Whitehouse in Anatomy of a Scandal Photo: Netflix
Anatomy of a Scandal

Sienna Miller: 'This is the right time for a show like Anatomy of a Scandal'

Reggae has become an international language, synonymous with peace, love and justice
Burning Spear
Music

Reggae has become an international language, synonymous with peace, love and justice

Call Me: Johnny Marr in conversation with Debbie Harry and Chris Stein
Music

Call Me: Johnny Marr in conversation with Debbie Harry and Chris Stein

Derry Girls: 'We did the last series for the fans. Our major ambition is to say goodbye to these characters in the way that they deserved'
TV

Derry Girls: 'We did the last series for the fans. Our major ambition is to say goodbye to these characters in the way that they deserved'

Vast amounts are spent on poverty but the money doesn’t go into the pockets of people in need
Rishi Sunak House of Commons
John Bird

Vast amounts are spent on poverty but the money doesn’t go into the pockets of people in need

In a time of growing poverty, there is no reason to also foster a poverty of creativity
Guitar, drum and pints of Guinness
Paul McNamee

In a time of growing poverty, there is no reason to also foster a poverty of creativity

JJ Chalmers: 'In some ways, it's like I was born again after Afghanistan'
JJ Chalmers
TV

JJ Chalmers: 'In some ways, it's like I was born again after Afghanistan'

Bertie Carvel on playing Donald Trump: 'It's going to be a huge success. I feel confident saying that to you.'
Theatre

Bertie Carvel on playing Donald Trump: 'It's going to be a huge success. I feel confident saying that to you.'

Who is Jim Browning? Meet the man who scams the scammers
Life

Who is Jim Browning? Meet the man who scams the scammers

Patrick Alley: Why the UK has an oligarch problem and how to fix it
Abstract design
Activism

Patrick Alley: Why the UK has an oligarch problem and how to fix it

Why classical club night concerts are now the hottest ticket
Music

Why classical club night concerts are now the hottest ticket

Paddy Considine: 'I feel like my life is a series of beautiful interventions'
Paddy Considine
Music

Paddy Considine: 'I feel like my life is a series of beautiful interventions'

Is It Cake? on Netflix is perfect for frazzled, post-pandemic jelly-brains
Is it Cake?
TV

Is It Cake? on Netflix is perfect for frazzled, post-pandemic jelly-brains

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Harrow by Joy Williams review: A nihilistic vision of a joyless future
Cut down forest
Book review

Harrow by Joy Williams review: A nihilistic vision of a joyless future

In defence of buddleja, blossom of the concrete jungle
Buddleia
Gardening

In defence of buddleja, blossom of the concrete jungle

The path to ending homelessness starts with a little thing called hope
John Bird

The path to ending homelessness starts with a little thing called hope

The BBC is one of the last decent things standing. And BBC 6 Music is a jewel in its crown.
Ibibio Sound System. BBC/Sarah Jeynes/Jamie Simmonds
Radio

The BBC is one of the last decent things standing. And BBC 6 Music is a jewel in its crown.

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