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The best crowds are joyful expressions of democracy and belonging. So why do we fear them so much?

By Sophie McBain

The Olympic cyclist’s memoir All that Matters reflects on the terminal cancer diagnosis that tested his resilience to the limit.

By Simon Kuper

The Canadian thinker’s self-made deity is a symptom of the modern Western malady.

By John Gray

In his book Dawn’s Early Light, the architect of Project 2025 preaches the necessity of burning Washington’s “elite” institutions to…

By Freddie Hayward

The day after winning the prize, the British author discusses choosing to write a story set in space, climate change,…

By Nicholas Harris

New Statesman writers and guests choose their favourite reading of the year.

By New Statesman

The great chronicler of England's historic traumas on class, national identity and the importance of football novels.

By Katy Shaw