Skip to main content Skip to footer
Turn keystrokes on
Turn keystrokes off

New Statesman

Archived since 23 - 29 May 2014
Modern Archive

541 issues

The New Statesman is Britain's leading and most authoritative weekly political, cultural and current affairs magazine. Irreverent, beautifully written and witty, the New Statesman is the essential read for bright thinkers everywhere. The magazine’s award-winning team of editors and contributors seek to engage readers with great writing, arresting photography, intelligent analysis, bold campaigns and trenchant argument. For a century, our mission has been to provide readers with a rigorous examination of political culture as well as to amuse and entertain.

Latest Issue:

Battle for Power: As questions hover over Keir Starmer’s authority, two rival camps are emerging within the Labour Party whose ideologies will define any prospective leadership contest. Ailbhe Rea examines the Prime Minister’s position and assesses the candidates likely to step forward if it continues to deteriorate. Plus:
  • Iran on fire: Ali Ansari on growing rebellion in the Islamic Republic
  • Emily Lawford asks on the Pink Ladies: who are the women protesting outside asylum hotels?
  • Pippa Bailey on the emerging downsides of weight-loss drugs
  • Alexander Larman on a decade without David Bowie
  • Caitlín Doherty on David Lynch’s inimitable cinematic vision

Want a taster of New Statesman’s content? Sign up here to New Issue Notifications to receive email alerts each time a new issue is published, alongside its editorial highlights.

Subscription Features

  • Fully-searchable access to the growing archive of current and back issues.
  • Inclusive accessibility features, such as plain text and 'Read Aloud' technology.
  • Unlimited IP-authenticated access and remote access options available.
  • Cross-platform compatibility with all Web, iOS and Android devices.
  • Usage reports, KBART data, MARC records and excellent customer support.

IP Access

Seamless IP-authenticated access on a range of platforms including web, iOS and Android.

Fully Searchable

Advanced search feature allowing you to search by title, issue and year.

Comprehensive Support

Enjoy high quality and prompt technical support from our dedicated team.

  • First Issue: 23 - 29 May 2014
  • Latest Issue: 16 - 22 January 2026
  • Issue Count: 541