As an old European Conservatives and Reformists hand, our columnist has centre-right connections in the EU, Europe, America – and worldwide.
With the Government securing 350 million doses of vaccines, and community testing in development, we are starting to win the war against Covid-19.
“He’s of the belief that he’s stuck within the guidance…it does allow for people who have worries about family members”.
The Covid-19 pandemic is one of the greatest crises to face any Government in living memory – but it cannot be fought on the home front alone.
Conservative MPs who have returned to the NHS front line to help tackle the virus include Maria Caulfield and Caroline Johnson.
The Leader of the Opposition took the chance to do a bit of electioneering by praising Tony Blair’s achievements.
She was joined in attacking May’s new position by Julian Lewis, David Jones and Lee Rowley – who, unlike her, have opposed the deal to date.
That said, there was more backing for her from her party than some of today’s headlines suggest.
The by-election is a huge opportunity for our party. We should select someone equipped to pick up crucial votes from Labour and UKIP.
With nearly 14 million disabled people living in the UK, more should be involved in legislation and decision making.