Can May turn a good foreign policy week into political advantage at home?

Both leading EU states and the US are following the Prime Minister’s lead on Russia.

Henry Hill: Holyrood and Westminster face off as MSPs pass Brexit bill

Also: Commons gives Bradley the power to cut MLA’s pay – but the Government insists that it isn’t introducing direct rule.

It’s not enough for the Young Conservatives to be worthy – they must be fun

Not too fun, obviously. But without the social side CCHQ will only attract the already committed to their activist training courses.

The Labour MPs breaking with Corbyn’s line on Russia

Not everybody on the Opposition benches seems to think that the Russians might have been set up.

Henry Hill: May vows not to imperil the Union with post-Brexit devolution

Also: Bradley talks up pay cut for MLAs; Williamson to protect troops from SNP tax hike; Foster attacks Varadkar for overstepping in talks; and more.

Javid’s integration strategy is long on plans, but short on measurable goals

Social cohesion is a tricky thing to quantify, but the Communities Secretary should explain how he plans to decide if his pilot programmes are a success or not.

Henry Hill: Davidson warns May that she can’t take the votes of Scottish Tory MPs for granted

Also: Welsh Government accused of trying to narrow inquiry into Sargeant’s death; Sturgeon attacks disgraced ex-SNP minister for clinging to seat; and more.

The Government should push ahead with voter ID trials

Claims that there is no case for them beyond the interests of the Conservative Party ring hollow in the face of the Electoral Commission’s support.

Henry Hill: SNP square up for court battle as Holyrood chief says their Brexit bill is unconstitutional

Also: AMs vote to publish inquiry into whether Jones leaked Sargeant’s sacking; Davidson announces Tory push to form Scottish Government; and more.

Williamson’s new defence policy will be meaningless without funding

It’s one thing to recognise the long-term threats posed by states such as Russia, quite another to meet them.

Future governments will rue May’s capitulation over post-Brexit devolved powers

The Prime Minister, despite her personal unionism, is setting a course for stormy constitutional waters. It will fall to her successors to navigate them.

Henry Hill: Bradley mulls MLA pay cut as direct rule looms

Also: Scottish Tory MPs break ranks for clean Brexit; Welsh Conservatives demand Jones publishes leak inquiry; Smith attacks Murrison over loyalist’s invitation; and more.

Corbyn walks into yet another racism scandal, but can the Tories make anything of it?

Labour’s recent track record is eye-wateringly poor, but is clearly not enough to endear minority voters to the Conservatives.

Why Northern Ireland’s talks collapsed. Sinn Fein’s red line was too green for the DUP.

Even if the DUP and Sinn Fein could persuade their communities to back the compromises necessary, they have not done so.

Henry Hill: Stormont talks collapse as Foster joins calls for direct rule

Also: SNP’s deputy leadership contest reveals splits over Europe and ‘Indyref2’; and Jones demands ‘soft border’ between Irish and Welsh ports post-Brexit.