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Why Johnson feels he can ignore his right-wing critics. And how he is backed by a dog that isn’t barking: Conservative MPs.

The political logic of the Prime Minister’s choice is solid enough. But we’re past the stage where his Sunday statement can simply be taken on trust.

By Paul Goodman | 8 May 2020 at 6:50 am | 253 comments

Alistair Lexden: On this day, May 8, 75 years ago. Churchill’s VE Day statement in the Lords Chamber.

The great Parliamentarian then spoke to his colleagues from the heart. “Some Members wept,” Channon noted.

By Lord Lexden | 8 May 2020 at 6:30 am | 21 comments

Iain Dale: Boulton is wrong. I criticise as well as praise the Government – without fear or favour. And here’s evidence.

Plus: Shapps’ presentational success and Hancock’s stuck tests. And: whatever Johnson says on Sunday, he’ll be damned either way.

By Iain Dale | 8 May 2020 at 6:20 am | 125 comments

Trust in the BBC hasn’t collapsed – but it can’t afford to ignore the creeping rot of polarisation

Both sides must recognise that the Corporation as a whole can be performing well whilst its political coverage alienates Conservatives.

By Henry Hill | 7 May 2020 at 6:50 am | 272 comments

Garvan Walshe: Why the Government must convert its business Covid-19 support away from debt

When used against an indiscriminate shock like the Coronavirus, it can become a huge weight on the private sector.

By Garvan Walshe | 7 May 2020 at 6:30 am | 38 comments

Imran Ahmad Khan: After this pandemic, the UK must end its reliance on the China-centric supply chain.

It’s time Britain re-established itself as an industrious, manufacturing nation – by strengthening its capacity in Yorkshire and the North-East.

By Imran Ahmad Khan MP | 7 May 2020 at 6:20 am | 192 comments

Can the UK really follow South Korea? Five big issues as the Isle of Wight experiences contact tracing.

Technologically and culturally, the Asian country is a very different place – and it launched its programme before the virus could take root.

By Charlotte Gill | 6 May 2020 at 7:20 am | 79 comments

Benjamin Barnard: The policy implications of the Government’s controversial track and trace app

Although NHSX’s approach involves a degree of centralisation, it is important to remember that the identifiers uploaded to the server will remain anonymous.

By Benjamin Barnard | 6 May 2020 at 7:10 am | 55 comments

John Redwood: This virtual Parliament must have maximum power to hold Ministers to account. Here are some improvements.

The first thing that would help would be for the Government to allow more time. And MPs could indicate to the control system they would like to intervene.

By Sir John Redwood MP | 6 May 2020 at 6:50 am | 9 comments

Robert Halfon: Let’s not risk ending lockdown, the virus then claiming yet more victims – and having to impose shutdown all over again

I just think that it is better to be cautious for a few weeks more, be clear that we are over it, and are not risking a second wave now, or during the winter.

By Robert Halfon MP | 6 May 2020 at 6:40 am | 184 comments

Luke Evans: What we can learn from the good adaptations we’ve had to make during these bad times

One way would be through a time-limited Department of Virus Legacy, much as DExEU did for Brexit, able to ensure that opportunities are grasped.

By Dr Luke Evans MP | 6 May 2020 at 6:30 am | 5 comments

Our survey. Is the Cabinet, which must wrestle with the Coronavirus, fit for purpose?

Four in five of our party member respondents say yes. Hunt is top choice to come in from outside – but there’s no strong support for any non-member.

By Paul Goodman | 5 May 2020 at 9:15 am | 204 comments

Andrew Gimson’s Commons sketch: Remote MPs cannot make their presence felt, so cannot hold ministers to account

Brady, Walker and Baker did their best to challenge the lockdown regulations, but Hancock preferred government by press conference.

By Andrew Gimson | 5 May 2020 at 6:50 am | 34 comments

The Moggcast. “If people hadn’t decided they wanted a lockdown, there wouldn’t have been one.”

Our interviewee on why Starmer “has made the Labour Party once again a moderate, centre-Left party.” Plus: does he think the UK should follow Sweden?

5 May 2020 at 6:30 am | 63 comments

Nicholas Boys Smith: Let’s allow eating out to mean eating out

It’s easier, faster and cheaper for restaurants, bars and shops to make use of the pavement.

By Nicholas Boys Smith | 5 May 2020 at 6:20 am | 27 comments

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