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Author Archives: Matthew Donnelly

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In defence of college food

by Matthew Donnelly February 12, 2026February 10, 2026
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Why pubs must be protected

by Matthew Donnelly February 4, 2026February 3, 2026
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Zero shades of grey: the death of nuance

by Matthew Donnelly January 29, 2026February 27, 2026
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In defence of the assisted dying bill

by Matthew Donnelly January 20, 2026February 27, 2026
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The society trap: when finding yourself becomes losing yourself

by Matthew Donnelly December 7, 2025December 4, 2025
Jean-Pierre Norblin de La Gourdaine, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Having a bath: it’s time to come clean

by Matthew Donnelly December 3, 2025December 4, 2025

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