The late Gavin Stamp wrote about architecture for Private Eye, under the pseudonym Piloti. As his obituary said, ‘he was entirely unafraid to offend the stars of the profession’. The late Gavin Stamp wrote about architecture for Private Eye, under the pseudonym...
Three or four years ago, we still had some trust in politicians. Three or four years ago, we still had some trust in politicians. Facts and evidence held a significant, if not total sway in our thinking. The rot probably began to set in when Sean Spicer made wild...
Social security ‘reforms’ have failed, even on their own terms. Social security ‘reforms’ have failed, even on their own terms. Research reports and personal testimony increasingly highlight the costs to the people affected and wider UK society. But the government is...
In July 1983, Sri Lanka was engulfed by violence. In July 1983, Sri Lanka was engulfed by violence. The ruling party at the time had ‘postponed’ the general election due and instead unleashed a wave of arson, murder and ethnic cleansing against Tamils.I was 21 years...
