The hate of the Left (UPDATED)
We must never, ever become like the Left. Hatred eats itself up, like ingratitude in that great speech by Ulysses in Troilus and Cressida.
Christopher Salmon: Police & Crime Commissioners – real progress, one year on
We’re allowing the police to be more robust and the system to be more sensitive: strong, compassionate and Conservative policies.
Bill Cash MP: Sorry, Nigel – UKIP can’t deliver on Europe, but the Conservatives can
it is becoming increasingly clear that UKIP do not care that they cannot deliver – it is called cutting off your nose to spite your face.
Exclusive: Boris goes public over “codswallop” Reigate allegations
The Mayor of London dismisses claims he is involved in campaign to deselect Crispin Blunt.
New nuclear power stations, shale gas exploration – we must deliver new energy sources
You wouldn’t know it by the behaviour of successive governments, but the question of how to deliver a reliable energy… Read more »
Lord Ashcroft: What I told the Tories in Manchester
We cannot afford to run a core vote strategy of our own. But with a broad appeal we have the opportunity to hold onto wavering Tory voters, and attract new ones.
Ralph Miliband. Plumb wrong – but no hater of Britain
The Mail usually has more bullets to hand when firing shots at a reputation. A lack of them has allowed Labour’s leader to counter-attack.
Rory Stewart MP: National Citizen Service is working – and should be expanded more swiftly
The students spoke of how these weeks changed their life. But its deepest benefit may be for our identity as citizens.
Cameron’s positive vision for the future must be the start, not the end, of our pitch to voters
The Conservatives are seen as good for the economy – now the Prime Minister must persuade voters we are good for them and their family, too.
Lord Ashcroft :Conference Diary – Wednesday
Being in optimistic mood, I have high hopes that the PM will get it right.
Homes, Jobs & Savings For All – a message we hope to hear from Cameron today
The Prime Minister must win over battling voters on modest incomes.
Stephan Shakespeare: We already know the outcome of the next election
The numbers are clear – and neither of the main parties should be popping the champagne.
The uncertainty over climate change is why we should be worried about it
We should have more respect for the scientists who admit what they don’t know – and what they’ve got wrong – than for the swaggering sceptics who think they’ve got it all sussed.
Lord Ashcroft : Conference Diary – Tuesday
A tip from Iain Dale: if you see a journalist around the place, why not go and talk to them?
IDS: My job hunt hothouse for workless people
Claimants will be required to attend their Jobcentre for 35 hours each week