Kevin Davis: Why local manifestos matter

They may not win many votes – but they offer some direction the other side of the election. In Kingston we have a whole range of detailed policies.

Kevin Davis: To defeat crime, we must strengthen the family

The terrible state of council housing across London undermines community spirit and encourages drug dealing and gang violence. The Mayor is failing to show any leadership.

Kevin Davis: Don’t let Kingston return to the dark days of Lib Dem rule

Previously the parks were neglected and the roads full of potholes. The Conservatives have started to turn the borough around.

Kevin Davis: We are freezing the Council Tax in Kingston because it is the right thing to do

Other public services could learn that less money to spend means rethinking what you do.

Kevin Davis: Khan’s threat to the suburbs

Knocking down semi-detached and detached homes is the wrong way to increase the housing density – build on the post-industrial land instead.

Kevin Davis: The health service should be devolved to local government

A hopelessly centralised system is now holding back the delivery of care that is tailored to individual needs.

Kevin Davis: The Uber ban shows Khan is appeasing the Corbynistas

The Mayor has betrayed Londoners and chosen to send out a signal to the world that the city does not embrace innovation

Kevin Davis: Grenfell Tower. When a Mayor needs to be Mayor

Khan should stop playing politics over the tragedy in West London.