Daniel Hannan: Has the rise of Trump proved me wrong on open primaries?
Carswell and I predicted that the internet would finish off top-down politics, but I still find it weird when it actually happens.
Matthew Maxwell Scott: Let’s celebrate the resurgence of the petition
Not since the days of the Chartists has the petition been so popular. Some may be silly, but overall this is good for democracy.
Might Grayling end up leading the Conservative Leave campaign?
Both he and Villiers showed nerve and resolve in helping to secure Ministerial freedom to differ over the EU referendum.
Sunder Katwala: Four EU referendum futures – a look into a crystal ball
A new British Future report sketches out how Remain and Leave could each win the campaign – or lose it.
From Reggie to Dessie: When Rosie Winterton was mistaken for Barbara Windsor
And I’m having none of that nonsense about Dry January.
Henry Hill: Davidson pushes for Scottish school reform
Also: Welsh Conservatives seek power to bring standing back to sports grounds; SNP MPs under pressure over business and property dealings; DUP and Sinn Fein signal closer cooperation; and more.
Since Ministers who back Brexit will be free to campaign for it, they should get a move on
And we hope that more now join Duncan Smith, Grayling, Villiers and co.
Our future Tory leader survey feels the Brexit factor as May goes top
Osborne, the most prominent backer of Remain in the poll, sees his place in it plummet from first to fifth.
James Cleverly: Why I have come out to back Britain leaving the EU
The Prime Minister has done the best possible job in the renegotiation – but the people he is negotiating with just don’t get it.
Ruth Davidson: What I’ll be looking for in the next Conservative leader
It isn’t mindless flattery to think we are blessed to have Cameron. But when he does step back, here’s what his successor should be like.
Floods, what floods? Grab this chance to visit the wonderful city of York
Rather than sit around blaming the Government for their troubles, the people of the city are repairing their houses and businesses.
Councils are pushing to restrict freedom of information
Councillors should champion transparency.
Over two-thirds of our Party member readers are still set to back Brexit
For all last month’s summit and the Prime Minister’s diplomatic push, the figures have scarcely moved.
Howard Flight: The Government is wrong to attack Buy to Let
If there is a crash in property prices in the Greater London area, this will have a major impact on the banks and on the economy as a whole.
James Horrax: Corbyn and Trump are damaging their own parties. Let’s not make the same mistake.
We must handle the coming EU referendum and leadership election with decency, tolerance and unity of purpose.