We must always resist that most pernicious temptation: losing faith in the people

To win, we must be willing to question our ideas and our arguments – but we must always trust the electorate.

Cameron argues that householders should be given “cash payments” in return for nearby fracking

We should adopt the French system of free energy for those who live near new sites.

Miliband seeks to invade new territory – just as his own stronghold is collapsing

Is it bravery? Is it confidence based on policy superweapons? Or is the Labour leader over-reaching himself?

Lord Mandelson’s four spurious arguments against an EU referendum

…none of which, of course, the BBC challenged him on.

Another Lib Dem MP stands down, shrinking the party’s main electoral advantage

If the personal vote was once a strength, it becomes a weakness when their MPs retire.

Downing Street needs an Office for the Elimination of BS

Too many bad ideas see the light of day, when they should be killed off unceremoniously.

Voters should identify themselves – but this must not be ID cards by the back door

We need to improve protection against voter fraud, without resurrecting Labour’s database state.

The pressure is on for a Minimum Wage rise – but is it the right thing to do?

Mistaken alarmism hurt our brand in the 1990s – might enthusiasm to put that right lead us to another mistake now?

How will the House of Lords vote on the EU Referendum Bill?

Business for Britain asks for your help in finding out.

Alleged vote counting error throws South East Cambridgeshire Open Primary result into doubt

The Association is to meet on Friday to consider rerunning the process.

More quangos and resurrecting regionalisation? Chuka Umunna’s plan to save democracy needs a rethink

And not a word about Unite’s attempt to take over the Labour Party. Some saviour.

The claim Thatcher planned to “crush” striking miners with troops is just the latest lie about her legacy

The newly released National Archive documents show her Government proposed nothing of the sort.

The failure of socialism has cost François Hollande all his friends

No-one wants to shake the French President’s hand.

David Cameron provides a cribsheet to his campaign plan

The Prime Minister writes in The Times about the next phase of his long-term economic plan.

Five trends, battles and challenges to watch in this new year

Osborne’s balancing act; Farage riding a tiger; Backbench rebels; Labour miserablists; and a few crucial days in May.