Should we be worried about an alleged ‘purge’ of Tory candidates? In a way.
The treatment of would-be candidates and non-40/40 PPCs threatens to drive out all but the very rich and the very ambitious.
We should say no – but not never – to new surveillance proposals
The balance of the argument is strongly against them. But this might change – and there are few absolutes when the balance of liberty and security is weighed.
Charlotte Leslie MP: Immigration. The NHS. And all the other subjects we’re not meant to talk about.
It’s not just cartoons of Mohammed that have become taboo.
Sunder Katwala: What our State of the Nation survey suggests that Cameron must now do
The Conservatives have to balance attracting more younger voters while not ducking the immigration question.
An open letter to the Party Chairman: Let members approve any coalition deal
After all, they deserve a vote – and they can be trusted with one too.
George Freeman MP: How technology will transform care and debate about our NHS
In April, we will be able to book GP and hospital appointments online, and have access to a summary of our GP record. Imagine a time when you can skype your GP…
As Cameron talks better security in Washington, Clark plans more localism in Britain
The Cities Minister wants to see counties follow cities in gaining more powers.
Nicky Morgan MP: No Government has done more to tackle extremism in schools
I believe we can be confident that any repeat of the events we saw in Birmingham would be addressed far more quickly today than under the previous regime.
Andrew Bower: The encryption ban makes us look like the Thick Party
Not only would the proposal be hugely damaging to our economy and reputation, technical realities make it impossible to implement.
Cameron’s House needs a Welcome Mat
The Conservative campaign needs some warmth, uplift and outreach. That means focus on what helped Thatcher and Macmillan to win elections – housing.
Iain Dale: Why the Prime Minister will take part in the TV election debates after all
Plus: Farage’s book an election expense? Don’t be daft. My election predictions. Dull Tory slogans. Lively Australian politicians. And: victims of MND.
Harriet Maltby: News from Britain for Obama. We may outstrip America within four years.
The Legatum Prosperity Index shows that we’re gathering speed and we’re catching up when it comes to prosperity.
How everyone was blindsided by oil prices (but especially Salmond)
With Brent crude trading at below $50 a barrel, the former SNP leader’s promises are now sunk at the bottom of the North Sea.
Obama and Cameron team up
The President’s endorsement will come as a blow to Miliband.
Profile: Marine Le Pen, the outsider who sees herself as the saviour of France.
If the French establishment continues to fall below the level of events, the leader of the Front National will be in a strong position to challenge for the presidency in 2017.