Syed Kamall: Europe’s response to Russia highlight’s Britain’s continued influence

As well as sending a very strong signal to Moscow, the Government is making good progress towards a Brexit deal too.

Iain Dale: London murders and gang grooming

Plus: Erdogan, Putin and Rouhani meet at the Three Wise Monkeys Summit – hear no evil, see no evil…and evil. Guess which is which.

Henry Hill: SNP ask Government to delay handover of welfare powers

Also: Border Force recruitment sparks fear of hard border for Wales; SDLP denies rumours that it will step aside for Fianna Fail; and more.

Garvan Walshe: In Corbyn’s Labour Party, Jews are treated as citizens of nowhere

The Labour leader could have spent his career choosing to challenge anti-semitism among his allies. Instead, he has got used to overlooking it.

Alex Morton: Without capitalism in capital markets, Corbyn wins

Lower interest rates and monetary manipulation have been presented as the solution to our economic woes. But increasingly they create them.

James Frayne: Violence is set to become a mainstream political issue in London

Stop and search requires very careful and sensitive handling, but it’s hard to conclude that an increase isn’t warranted.

Howard Flight: Lawson had it right – private rental is a positive part of the housing market

The Government should return to the approach championed in 1988, and abandon the practice of punishing landlords.

Rebecca Lowe: As Brexit looms in less than a year, here’s how to approach devolving power

To me, it is clear that the UK could benefit from greater decentralisation. But, to repeat, that does not mean that new arrangements must be introduced now.

Iain Dale: A revitalised and purposeful May heads for the Welsh hills to call an election (just kidding, folks)

Plus: Gauke’s failure, UKIP chaos, Salmond’s Russia Today shame, Corbyn’s anti-semitism debacle…and an invitation if you live near Bath.

Henry Hill: May stresses “absolute responsibility” to maintain the Union on Brexit tour

Also: Plaid leader refuses to support the Government over Salisbury; Foster suggests ‘shadow assembly’ for Northern Ireland; and more.

Robert Halfon: In defence of populism

It’s time for us to acknowledge that it is a response to our own failures – and to listen to voters who are opting for it.

James Frayne: May needs more brains in Whitehall as well as boots on the ground to make Brexit work

Here are just a few of the ways that I have seen work and that government should be adopting more broadly.

Lewis Baston: How Torrington launched the tradition of Liberal by-election shocks

Looking back, 55 years of Liberal and Liberal Democrat by-election success looks less important than UKIP’s two-year surge.

Iain Dale: Will the price of an EU deal be French-made blue passports and Spanish boats in British waters?

Plus: The Whips need to get a grip. I greet the recovery of the pound. I fear for the future of our high streets.

Henry Hill: Holyrood and Westminster face off as MSPs pass Brexit bill

Also: Commons gives Bradley the power to cut MLA’s pay – but the Government insists that it isn’t introducing direct rule.