Johnson’s philosophy owes far more to Oakeshott than to Scruton
The Prime Minister is neither a pessimist nor a foxhunter, but there are other ways to be a conservative.
Highlights
Daniel Hannan: I wave farewell to the EU in my last column for this site as an MEP
By the time May finally stepped down, I was concerned about the future of our parliamentary democracy. What a waste of well over three years.
Ryan Bourne: The perils awaiting Conservatives who seek to reduce inequality
A new study by a former senior adviser to two Tory Chancellors gets itself back to front. Inequality is not so much a cause of processes as a consequence.
Jonathan Clark: I have gazed not on Workington, but on Wokeington – and seen the future
The former may have won a battle, but the latter will win the war. Diverse, inclusive, victimhood culture is the future.
Today, we publish our latest guide to the new generation of Tory Parliamentarians
This intake represents over a quarter of all Conservative MPs. It will have a huge impact on the outlook and culture of Parliament as a whole.
Boris’ Boys and Girls: The Conservative Commons Intake of 2019
More women. Fewer minorities. Lots of councillors and former candidates. And fewer married people. Our complete guide to the new intake of Tory MPs.
Stephen Booth: We’re about to take back control – but what do we want to do with it?
Withdrawal from the EU provides a necessity and an opportunity to illustrate that the UK is “open for business”.
Mark Francois: Johnson must keep his promises on Northern Ireland veterans – not sacrifice them to satisfy Sinn Fein
The Prime Minister pledged to defend those who defended us. I believe him.
This curious contest for the Chairmanship of the 1922 Committee
Conservative backbenchers must choose today between two candidates who at first glance at least have much in common.
Richard Holden: There’s no time like a Monday afternoon for a Maiden Speech
I’m looking forward to helping put some local and national issues on the table when I make mine later today.
Theo Clarke: Investing in Africa will be key to achieving a Global Britain
Africa is home to 16 per cent of the world’s population, and this is set to double by 2050. Its GDP is expected to reach $3.2 trillion in the next five years.
The Queen’s Speech in York, Cummings-style
We suggest that the state coach wends its way from Buckingham Palace to York along the slow lane of the A1 – via Finchley Road, Brent Cross and the Doncaster by-pass.
Johnny Leavesley: What Johnson should do to help boost business
The most important sector is one usually ignored. Small firms constitute 99 per cent of all business in the country.
The Commons should vote on the Big Ben bing bang bong bung
A vote by MPs is the only sensible way to resolve the matter one way or the other – assuming that the £500,000 target is reached.
David Gauke: As a non-Tory at the last election, my worry is that this Government won’t be Conservative enough
As a former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, I am uneasy about the bail-out of Flybe. Every time a private business is bailed out by the taxpayer, the pressure grows.