Has Davis found the least-bad way out of the Government’s self-imposed border bind?

Perhaps – if the Brexit Secretary can demonstrate that his proposals are compatible with May’s red lines, and saleable to the DUP.

Henry Hill: SNP blueprint for independence alienates left-wing supporters

Also: female Tories press the Prime Minister for action on Ulster abortion law; and Davies urges Party to unite over Brexit.

Henry Hill: New polls find no surge in support for Northern Ireland leaving the UK

Also: Davidson calls for ’emotion bonds’ of the Union to be strengthened; SNP face tough choices on independence ‘summer offensive’; and more.

Bercow’s shortcomings as Speaker were distilled in his abandoning the regalia

The traditional uniform helped to anonymise the office-holder beneath the office, and took humility to wear. Whoever succeeds him should restore it.

Henry Hill: May should not fall for the old ‘fragile Union’ con on Northern Ireland

Some remainers will not give up on the idea that the UK is about to fall apart, but the latest evidence of that from Ulster is threadbare at best.

The ‘crisis’ between Westminster and Holyrood is political, not constitutional

May is right to press ahead with the Withdrawal Bill. Westminster’s prerogatives should be defended tactfully, but they must be defended.

The Government has lost momentum on free schools, faith schools, and grammars

Today’s announcements are extremely cautious. Some of this is justified, some less so, but it makes a stark contrast to the Gove era.

Henry Hill: May clashes with Tory MPs and Irish nationalists over Troubles inquiries

Also: Welsh Tories criticise Jones’ delayed departure; Welsh Labour row over voting reform continues; Trimble attacks ‘scaremongering’ over Ulster; and more.

If Brexit really is ‘above party politics’, Greening can’t complain about the ERG

Either the EU is an issue over which one should put conscience before whip, or it’s not.

Ten local election results to watch for the Tories

How bad is the prognosis for urban Conservatism? Will there be a fightback outside of London? Will the Liberal Democrats show signs of life? Some potential clues.

Henry Hill: Trades unions clash with front-runner for Welsh Labour leadership

Also: Sinn Fein defend senator’s ‘unionist’ credentials; Plaid bid to outlaw mockery of the Welsh language; and London and Edinburgh face Supreme Court showdown.

Jenrick is right to be wary of scrapping cash

Whatever the particular virtue of pennies, an all-electronic economy would have serious implications for both security and freedom.

It isn’t just Labour the ‘gig economy’ needs protecting from

If Truss wants to recast British politics as a fight between Tory liberalism and Labour reaction, she’ll have to make the Tories liberal first.

Henry Hill: Welsh Labour prepare for leadership race as Jones announces departure

Also: DUP maintain a tough line on Brexit as Sinn Fein try to woo unionists with Senate appointment; and SNP have to delay devolution again.

What a pro-consumer Conservative housing strategy might look like

The Government has to balance the need to get lots more houses built with its duty to protect buyers from unscrupulous builders.