Henry Hill: SDLP link-up with Fianna Fail has a rocky start as senior MLA quits

Also: Backlash grows against SNP’s new tax; Labour AM apologises for antisemitic comment; and Scottish Tories say they’ve stopped Johnson.

Conservatives should take their Scottish colleagues’ fears about Johnson seriously

The next leader must be someone able to woo the unconverted and broaden the Tory tent. As Mayor, he was that candidate. But is he still?

Effective web regulation will not be easy, and ministers must take the time to get it right

They should eschew the fire-and-forget approach which gave us the Electoral Commission.

Henry Hill: Trimble raises over £10,000 for legal challenge to the backstop

Also: SNP insist on leading Holyrood inquiry into Sturgeon’s handling of Salmond allegations; and Ulster Unionists call for Direct Rule in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Hunt loses pole position in our Cabinet League Table as overall ratings languish

The Chief Whip has enjoyed something of a boost from last month’s victories on crucial votes, but the overall picture reflects a settled disenchantment.

The ‘Meaningful Vote’ is yet another backfiring constitutional innovation

If the United Kingdom’s negotiating position appears incoherent, much of the blame rests with those who put the legislature in charge.

Henry Hill: Sturgeon warns SNP to brace for early election if budget falls

Also: DUP urge Government to adopt more aggressive approach to EU negotiations; Cardiff Conservative councillor reinstated; and more.

What the ‘Malthouse Compromise’ entails

Details of the proposals negotiated to try to bring the Conservative Party together.

The Prime Minister could prorogue Parliament, but almost certainly won’t

Between the idea and the reality, between the motion and the act, falls the shadow.

Henry Hill: Salmond arrested as ministers get tough with Sturgeon

Also: Car bombing in Londonderry sparks concerns of ‘Brexit violence’ as SDLP announce partnership with Fianna Fail.

Eight in ten party members oppose extending Article 50, according to our snap survey

The message from our Party members’ panel is clear: activists want no change to exit day – and delaying it would risk a backlash.

Our survey. A second referendum is as unpopular as ever amongst grassroots Conservatives.

Nine in ten respondents to our survey are opposed – just as they were in December.

Henry Hill: The Salmond-Sturgeon standoff is costing the SNP its cohesion at a crucial moment

A party which usually operates with an almost eerie level of phalanx-like discipline is struggling to contain a split at the very top.

The idea that this Government has made a habit of ‘constitutional outrages’ is false

David Allen Green has painted an inaccurate and flattering picture of the circumstances in which John Bercow shattered precedent this week.

Henry Hill: Sturgeon under fire after Salmond wins case against her government

Also: Scottish and Welsh Labour re-admit AM and councillor in antisemitism rows; and SDLP look south to merger with major Republic party.