Brian Monteith: Before Scotland’s referendum, we need to know Cameron’s plan for the whole UK
The vote in September will be about more than just one part of it.
Adrian Hilton: Art tells us more about the First World War than any politician’s speech
Of course, plays can be used to peddle myths and propaganda. But acting is concerned with truth and sensibility in ways that politics cannot be.
Chris Grayling MP: Under Conservative Justice Ministers, sentences are getting tougher
We’ve cracked down on automatic early release and cautions for serious offences – and it’s hypocritical of Labour to suggest otherwise.
A French lesson for Miliband as Hollande embraces austerity
The Labour leader praised France’s President for showing “different way forward”. But it didn’t work – and is now being abandoned.
The pressure is on for a Minimum Wage rise – but is it the right thing to do?
Mistaken alarmism hurt our brand in the 1990s – might enthusiasm to put that right lead us to another mistake now?
Why IDS should meet the Trussell Trust as soon as possible
The Work and Pensions Secretary is already willing to do so, so there’s no reason not to get a move-on.
Francis Maude MP: We’re raised over £1 billion for taxpayers by selling Government land. But there’s more to do.
It’s wrong for Government to hold onto land and buildings it does not need.
Alleged vote counting error throws South East Cambridgeshire Open Primary result into doubt
The Association is to meet on Friday to consider rerunning the process.
Osborne has set himself the task of finding every cut he can – so why’s he not doing that?
The Chancellor thinks that leaving pensioner perks untouched is good politics, but it could backfire in numerous ways.
In praise of Simon Hoggart, a Leftie who understood Tories
This journalist, who has just died, had a capacity for the enjoyment of life which enriched our politics
Garvan Walshe: Can you spot Netanyahu’s deliberate mistake?
There are tactical reasons for his insistence that the Palestinians recognise Israel as a Jewish state.
Martin Callanan MEP: A budget cut. Fisheries reform. Protecting shale – and more. What Tories achieved in Europe last year
The choice is between the Conservatives and Labour – and only we can deliver real gains for Britain.
Dan Wilson Craw: Cameron must do more to show that he understands the housing crisis
The Conservatives must show the will to mend a dysfunctional housing market.
Osborne tries to define the politics of growth ahead of 2015
The Chancellor’s speech was all about summarising various political messages that he’s broadcast before. He now has more than one eye on the next election.
Toby Young’s Tories Before UKIP plan
In nearly every constituency, if not all of them, the best way to keep Labour out is to vote Conservative.