Former Waterstones boss Tim Coates among those to criticise government, Arts Council and British Library bid to create a ‘single digital presence’ for libraries
Books that discuss race, racism and sexuality are being banned or censored across America, igniting further conflict across the political spectrum. It’s happening in the UK, too, if – so far, at least – to a lesser extent. But should we be worried, asks Francesca Specter
Almost 100,000 people could be left with a single library under drastic cost-cutting measures. Campaigners say proposals to shut down 16 libraries would be a backwards move .