Tim Montgomerie: The world’s most successful conservative? Ten observations about John Key

To mark Key’s resignation, we republish our founder’s insights into the basis of his success.

Zac was crushed and lost his authenticity. Because he followed the Crosby playbook – which failed him, the Conservatives and London

This negative Toryism can eke out victories against average opponents, but it is no guide to winning well – or at all at a time when capitalism is being questioned.

ConservativeHome is ten years old

Here’s to decade two!

Is Australia about to dump ANOTHER Prime Minister?

A combination of sudden measures to fix the economy, bad party management, poor timing, Senate opposition and the spill system have put Tony Abbott in danger.

The world’s most successful conservative? Ten observations about New Zealand’s John Key

He’s increased his vote share at each election. How does he do it?

An open letter to the Party Chairman: Let members approve any coalition deal

After all, they deserve a vote – and they can be trusted with one too.

The X-rated Fraser Nelson

What greeted me when I accessed his Channel 4 documentary on How the Rich get Richer.

Paterson’s robust pitch to those who’ve given up on the Conservatives

In his second big speech since leaving the Cabinet, he urges Cameron to trigger the process for Britain leaving the EU.

Ten reasons why I won’t be joining UKIP

But the Conservatives need fundamental change.

Creating wealth is at least as progressive as wealth distribution (almost certainly a lot more so)

Few have explained why better than Lord Hailsham when he addressed the Conservative Christian Fellowship nearly 25 years ago.

The Conservative Party becomes a broad coalition again – or it dies

The text of my speech from yesterday evening’s debate on the future of the centre-right with Matthew Parris.

Are press cheerleaders for Cameron’s tax cuts being fiscal hypocrites?

How do we answer charges that if Miliband announced a policy like this he would be accused of gross irresponsibility?

Cameron moves towards the exit door, but will Britain ever vote for Brexit?

Outers need to do much more to convince people that Britain can flourish as a more independent state.

Before promising tax cuts, repeat after me: The deficit hasn’t gone away

If we go into the next election with too much tax cut talk it will risk our reputation for fiscal responsibility.

Paterson’s sacking is a mistake. But he is now free to push climate scepticism and Brexit from the backbenches

I cannot think his replacement will be so determined to reduce environmental red tape and Europe’s influence on countryside matters.