Jeremy Hunt: Progressive Conservatives have no cause for concern – this is not a pact with Farage
There has been no agreement between the two parties. And the whole thrust of our campaign is to colonise the centre ground, not retreat from it.
Stephen Booth: An independent UK must decide swiftly on its preferred place in the world
Politicians are so uncomfortable talking seriously about our international role and relationships that instead we constantly engage in proxy battles.
Farage’s decision sends a signal to Leave voters in marginal seats: vote Conservative
His shift on candidates now acknowledges that a hung Parliament would be a bad thing. It follows that pro-Brexit voters in tight contests should back the Tories.
How to halt the vexatious legal pursuit of our brave servicemen and women
Lord Caine has projected a plan that would allow proceedings into suspected Troubles-related offences only if certificates are issued by senior legal figures.
Monday’s candidate selection shortlists: Arundel and South Downs; North Devon; Wantage; North West Norfolk
Plus two selection contests in Meon Valley, and Runnymede and Weybridge.
David Gauke: A traditional southern Conservative supporter ponders how best to vote
Economic competence has been the cornerstone of the Conservative appeal. Remove that cornerstone and the entire structure becomes fragile.
Nat Wei: The key to seeing off Corbynism is the mass ownership of assets
Our survival as a party and arguably that of our nation itself depends on people having a stake in this country.
What would you want from the polls if you were Johnson?
Our answer is: a steady lead and a late wobble – to help get the vote out. He begins the second week on course.
Frank Young: This election’s Breadline Battleground
Our analysis shows that any political party will struggle to win a working majority if they fail to connect with the poorest voters across Britain.
Ryan Shorthouse: What Johnson should do now to help workers and families
The fifth piece in our series this week about what the Tory Manifesto should look like.
Is the Conservative campaign about to run headlong into an NHS winter crisis?
In terms of the actual situation in hospitals, probably not, but that does not insulate it from the political danger of such a narrative should it take hold.
The poor bloody infantry: why people join political parties
A new study asks good questions without providing good answers.
The campaign, week one. “Listen to me, we’re going to lose this f*cking election.”
Bad campaigns usually don’t matter, but the Party can’t risk one. Johnson needs Javid to help persuade voters that Corbyn would plunder their wallets.
Iain Dale: How Unite to Remain seeks to rob voters of having a real choice
Plus: Labour moves to the Left, the Conservatives to the Right – and the latter has a bad week.
James Kirkup: Our advice to Johnson. Social mobility should be at the heart of your programme.
The fifth piece in our series this week about what the Tory Manifesto should look like.