Johnson’s August 4) Who would run an election campaign? After yesterday’s Government defeat, the question is pressing.
If the campaign management were outsourced, as recently, who would take it on? And if it weren’t, could CCHQ really cope?
Iain Dale: If the front-runner doesn’t win big in this leadership contest, his room for manoeuvre will be further restricted.
Plus: A packed London hustings and impressive Conservative members. And: Johnson’s reshuffle – what happens to Hunt?
John Penrose: The conventional wisdom is wrong. Hunt’s spending plans are neither unaffordable nor irresponsible.
Hammond and the Institute for Fiscal Studies are simply mistaken to suggest otherwise. It’s not as though we’re still living in 2010.
What Johnson will be like as Prime Minister
He is a man of Negative Capability, who cannot be understood by those with a fact-checking mentality, and he admires Trump.
Garvan Walshe: By picking von der Leyen, the EU has ensured that Remain would lose a second referendum
The ‘remain and reform’ mantra was implausible to begin with, but the choice of new EU Commission President fatally undermines it.
Luke Tryl: The next Prime Minister must complete the education revolution
The Conservatives have achieved much in school reform, but there is still a lot more to do.
Peter Poggioli: How and why Scott Morrison pulled off his surprise win in Australia
From the outset, he framed both himself and his government as acknowledging the concerns of everyday Australians. It was a voice that rang with authenticity.
Johnson’s August 3) Delivering campaign pledges – in so far as he can without a durable majority
His time and room are very constricted, but he can at least demonstrate his domestic priorities – police and schools.
Robert Halfon: Skills, social justice, standards, and support for teachers. A four-part manifesto for the new Prime Minister.
By extending the ladder of opportunity to those who currently lack it, e can ensure the next generation climbs it.
John Glen: Johnson has always stood up for the City. Which helps to explain why I’m supporting him.
As Economic Secretary to the Treasury, I know that he has a tried and tested record of promoting financial services.
Johnson’s August 2) Finding support among opposition MPs – or at least trying to – before any no confidence vote
There are now 15 independents, plus the Change UK factions and a smattering of pro-Brexit rebel Labour MPs.
The Moggcast. The Foreign Secretary’s “personal attacks” on Johnson “make it harder” for him to continue serve in top Cabinet roles.
He also dismisses “this lunatic policeman” who threatened press freedom, and says “if necessary I will read out every word of [Darroch’s cables] in the House of Commons.”
Elena Bunbury and Ali Fazel: Why we’ve switched to Hunt
As liberal Tories, we initially leant towards supporting Johnson. But the campaign has changed our minds.
Johnson’s August 1) He must spend time in Scotland
The first in a ConservativeHome series of what the new Prime Minister must do in the month before Parliament returns in September.
Nicky Morgan: Our report on Alternative Arrangements holds the key to leaving the EU at last – and avoiding a general election
Those preparing to block No Deal should add our final report, to be released this week, to their summer reading list.