We must always resist that most pernicious temptation: losing faith in the people
To win, we must be willing to question our ideas and our arguments – but we must always trust the electorate.
Let’s turn the Party into a network of local campaigning alliances
If groups of Tory MPs want to pledge sometimes to defy the Whip, that’s all to the good.
Robert Halfon MP: New policies for Popular Conservatism 5) Cost of Living
The Right are great at intellectualising ideas, whereas the Left are better at campaigning. We need to turn our work into campaigns.
Labour’s poll lead slides and slides
Even Miliband supporters are starting to fret about his shrinking advantage.
Robert Halfon MP: New policies for Popular Conservatism 4) Utility Bills
We know that a price freeze will push up prices and curtail investment. So here are three ways that the Conservatives can tackle the problem of rapidly rising bills.
Robert Halfon MP: New policies for Popular Conservatism 3) Apprenticeships
One of the best ways to improve the cost of living is by improving skills. It means that those looking for work will get better jobs, and better pay.
Robert Halfon MP: New policies for Popular Conservatism 2) The Living Wage
It can be achieved by doing what Conservatives do best – ensuring a fair minimum wage, lower tax for lower earners, and simplifying the tax system.
Robert Halfon MP: New policies for Popular Conservatism 1) Fuel prices
Transparency in fuel pricing, cutting fuel duty and ensuring fair competition would do much to alleviate the cost of motoring.
Four new findings from leaked Labour polling show why welfare is a Tory vote-winner
It’s the perfect political issue – morally right, financially practical and vote-winning.
The Scottish Tories demonstrate a possible future model for party membership
New ways of finding and recruiting supporters offer an alternative to declining party membership.
Homes, jobs and savings for all
Creating the conditions for all this won’t be easy. In one sense, it won’t even be conservative, at least with a small c. Indeed, it will be anti-establishment.
Alex Morton: Homes – localist policies deliver houses
Those who argue planning reform is unnecessary pave the way for statist proposals
Lottie Dexter: Jobs – why we need them, how to get them
Women, young people, the long-term unemployed and older workers suffered in particular during the recession
Savings – now the Government should make them worthwhile
Millions have stopped putting money aside, because they have been punished for doing the right thing.
Modern politics’ golden rule? Ignore media commentators and focus on your key messages
A lot has been written about Lynton Crosby’s influence on Britain’s Tory leader. Not so much about Mark Textor –… Read more »