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The New Statesman is the UK’s leading progressive magazine of politics and culture, devoted to analysing and explaining the events and ideas shaping the world today. Home to the best writers in print and online, the NS features sharp analysis from Andrew Marr, Helen Thompson, John Gray and Adam Tooze, and essential comment from columnists including Tomiwa Owolade, David Gauke and Rachel Cunliffe. The newly expanded books and culture pages showcase reviews and criticism from Rowan Williams, Johanna Thomas-Corr, Michael Prodger and Kate Mossman; wide-ranging essays by top writers, from Bernardine Evaristo to William Boyd; interviews with key cultural figures from Ian McEwan to Tracey Emin; and original fiction by leading authors such as Ali Smith – plus writing on music, visual art, film and television, architecture, nature, food and much more.