Francis Davis: Why Hinds’ faith schools cap decision was right

Voluntary-aided status works both for Catholic schools and everyone else. Furthermore, lifting the cap from new institutions could have had unexpected consequences.

Francis Davis: Stewart highlights the strengths of polymaths in politics

His new book, ‘The Marches’, is a fascinating exploration of a land and people caught between Scotland and England.

Francis Davis: The Conservative drive for social justice: too much CSJ, too little Europe

Progress has been made, but a narrow focus prevents the area flourishing as a popular Conservative principle.

Francis Davis: Transforming lives means taking risks. Don’t let the collapse of Kids Company persuade you otherwise.

The voluntary sector needs pooled budgets, enhanced leadership and greater innovation – and thus follow the lead of the best in the private and public sectors.

Francis Davis: What I am learning amidst the swimming pools of England

We need a creative pooling of budgets across the MOD, local authorities, health and the police to help tackle the problems caused by severe mental illness.