Tony Devenish: To win in the capital, Conservatives need policies that show we are on Londoners’ side

My polling shows how a Tory candidate for Mayor of London could use a consumer-led approach to politics – as Margaret Thatcher did.

Tony Devenish: What sort of candidate does the Conservative Party need for Mayor of London?

Let’s have someone with a Dick Whittington “upwardly mobile” life story to inspire Londoners with a message of sunlit uplands positivity.

Tony Devenish: A policy agenda for Conservatives to win in London

We need a Council Tax cut for the young, financed by forced sales of municipal land to boost the number of new homes.

Tony Devenish: It’s housing that matters, stupid

Too many Conservative councils are being passive on this key challenge – while sitting on vast supplies of surplus land.

Tony Devenish: Don’t tell Brenda – but we need to start campaigning for next year’s local elections

Here are the five key messages each Conservative borough needs to get across.

Tony Devenish: There are alternatives for Surrey to a Council Tax hike

Has the Council really done all it can in ‘sweating’ its large property assets ?

Tony Devenish: May’s call for a state that serves the people will resonate with Londoners

But Stamp Duty continues to constrain the supply of housing in the capital.

Cllr Tony Devenish: What does a London Assembly member actually do?

You are only likely to be a household name in your own household.

Cllr Tony Devenish: How local government can support the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech

Newly-hired public servants earning more than £60,000 per annum should be on fixed term three year contracts.