War in Ukraine. Interference in democratic elections. The sponsorship of extremist politics to destabilise Europe.In recent years, Vladimir Putin has waged a relentless campaign to expand his influence beyond Russia’s borders and to undermine Western democracy. But how did he come to have such co...

Alastair Campbell, Will Hutton and Sonia Sodha were gathered for a panel discussion about remaking Britain, organised by Intelligence Squared at Union Chapel in London this evening. The speakers were joined by the leader of the Labour Party. In the lively discussion that followed, Starmer, Campbe...

Why are middle-aged women these days subject to so much rage and hatred – frequently from people who see themselves as kind and ‘on the right side of history’? What explains the popularity of the Karen meme, which references a stereotypically privileged white woman whom everyone feels entitled to...

Armando Iannucci is one of Britain’s best-loved comedy writers. The creator of hit shows such as The Thick Of It, Veep and Alan Partridge, Iannucci is renowned for his sharp political satire and parodies of the rich and powerful. His latest project, a West End stage production of Stanley Kubrick’...