Martin Ivens

Asked why he liked horror films, or terror films as he preferred to call them, Kingsley Amis wrote: “like Mark Twain on a dissimilar occasion, I have an answer to that: I don't know”. He viewed horror as purely “harmless” entertainment. That explanation might satisfy teenage addicts, but moralists, psychologists and literary critics are inclined to examine the bloody entrails of the genre to divine deeper truths.

Rachel Reeves has laid out the government’s economic strategy, giving valuable direction after a period of drift and apparent indecision.

The newly elected opposition leader has five years to rebuild faith in her party.

The UK prime minister may find foreign policy taking precedent over domestic matters.

The UK prime minister may find foreign policy taking precedent over domestic matters.

Novels that make the Booker prize shortlist often get overlooked in the TLS 's Books of the Year feature.

Justin Welby’s resignation is evidence that PR and political skills matter for the leaders of any institution.

Justin Welby's resignation is evidence that PR and political skills matter for the leaders of any institution.

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The budget has unnecessarily annoyed pensioners, farmers and parents sending their kids to private schools.