LiberalismSome thoughts on the crisis of liberalism—and how to fix itLiberalism needs nothing less than a great rebalancing if it is to regain its intellectual and political vitality
The Corbyn problemSounding the death knell for CorbynmaniaLabour’s so-so performance in the local elections raises questions about Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership
Amber alertAmber Rudd’s resignation throws Theresa May’s government into crisisThe home secretary’s departure could tilt the balance of power in both the cabinet and the party at large
Visiting RussiaComing face to neck with Vladimir PutinBagehot remembers several surreal visits to a frozen St Petersburg and a booming Moscow
An underwhelming reshuffleTheresa May wastes an opportunity to regalvanise her partyThe prime minister’s inability to shake up her cabinet highlights the weakness of her position
Goodbye Mr GreenDamian Green’s exit gives Theresa May a problem—and an opportunityThe deputy prime minister’s resignation presents an excuse for a much-needed cabinet reshuffle
The pursuit of the millenniumA strange disease has taken hold of British politicsA once-sensible country is in the grip of millenarianism
Party conferencesThe Tory conference reflects the dismal state of the partyLook beyond the protests outside, and the convention is a bland affair
The Labour conferenceHow the Corbynites want to reverse the 1980sLabour plans to use Margaret Thatcher’s methods to overturn the Thatcher revolution
Bagehot’s notebookAn evening with Momentum at the Labour Party conferenceThe left-wing grassroots movement is perfecting the art of revolution as recreation
Bagehot’s notebookThe Labour Party is in jubilant mood as it meets for its annual conferenceJeremy Corbyn excites his fans in Brighton
Coming to termsWhatever she may say, Theresa May won’t fight the next electionHer biggest task now is to help choose someone who can
Bagehot’s notebookThe politics of a tragedyA horrific fire in a tower block in Kensington is adding to Britain’s anti-establishment mood
