Richard Ritchie: The deeper reason for the hostility to a Powell plaque in Wolverhampton

When a ‘right-wing’ politician is nominated for a plaque, it is almost bound to be controversial with ‘the left’. Tories are much more generous.

Higher taxes. Social insurance. New Commissions. Reforming NI. Debate on health and social care gathers pace.

But the collapse of the Tory manifesto social care plan, plus the Government’s lack of a workable Commons majority, all but rule out radical change to the system.

Profile: Henry Willink, the Conservative who proposed a National Health Service before Bevan created one

Yet the role of the Tories, under Churchill’s leadership, in the development of the NHS is today entirely forgotten, and so is his Health Minister’s contribution.

Harris defends the deal Chamberlain struck with Hitler at Munich

His new thriller is readable, but lets the British Prime Minister and Establishment of 1938 off far too lightly.

Corbyn’s NHS message revolves around a convenient, romanticised fiction

The Bevan “quote” he keeps citing was made up for a 1990s television play.

Tim Bale: The Corn Laws analogy is misplaced. There’s no good reason why the Tories should split over Europe.

One would be hard-pressed to think of a single mainstream centre-right party that has melted down even the most fundamental of internal disagreements.

Colin Wiles: A Conservative case for building 100,000 social rented homes a year

Our new report finds that the Government could help families, slash Housing Benefit bills and save up to £1 trillion by taking a leaf out of Harold Macmillan’s book.

Hugh Byrne: The healthcare reactionaries of the NHS Action Party

They and other similar groups are a minor curiosity in this election, but they are a sign of a culture to the left of Labour in parts of our healthcare system.

Hugh Byrne: It’s time to tear down the cult of Bevan in the NHS

It was the wartime Minister for Health, the Conservative Party’s Sir Henry Willink, who actually published the 1944 White Paper in response titled ‘A National Health Service’.

George Freeman MP: How technology will transform care and debate about our NHS

In April, we will be able to book GP and hospital appointments online, and have access to a summary of our GP record. Imagine a time when you can skype your GP…

Jeremy Hunt MP: Why NHS culture still needs to change

While Labour continue to deny their failings, we are making the NHS the most transparent, accountable healthcare system in the world.

Professor Tim Bale: UKIP shouldn’t be an option for any true conservative

The essence of conservatism lies in coming to terms with reality, not trying to opt out of a changing world.