Judy Terry: Carillion’s collapse shows up the failure of the EU’s complex tender rules
There is also a lesson for councillors – to challenge their officials in making lazy choices when bids are put in for contracts.
Shaun Bailey: We are the party of social mobility – but we must increase our focus on disadvantaged communities
They feel left behind and untouched by the economic progress that has been made. Getting people into work must be at the top of our priority list.
Blaming Tory councillors with double-barrelled surnames for the Grenfell tragedy was unjust
A powerful analysis by Andrew O’Hagan for the London Review of Books also contains serious criticisms of senior Ministers.
Patrick Harley: How we won in Dudley
The local election campaign was started with an eight page magazine highlighting our achievements on local issues. This was delivered prior to election expenses kicking in.
Connor Short: How we have taken on Labour in Wigan
Instinctively, voters in Leigh will not vote for a candidate that is either from out of town or has a lack of working class attitudes. Sitting in an office does not win any votes here.
Sanjoy Sen: There’s a danger in targeting too few wards in our election campaigning
Do X per cent of voters really switch once they’ve read Y leaflets, resulting in Z per cent more wins in key marginals?
John Holdich: Victory in Peterborough came with a positive message
We fought on local issues highlighting the improvements we are delivering. Labour complained about “austerity” – but failed to offer a coherent alternative.
Council by-election results from yesterday
The Conservatives held a seat in Horsham and gained a seat from the Lib Dems in Bristol – but lost one to them in Broadland and another one to an independent in North Kesteven.
Teresa O’Neill: Earning Bexley’s trust
We never forget we are spending our residents’ money. We have delivered new homes and we have kept our borough clean and green.
Philip Jackson: The Lib Dems are blocking the change North East Lincolnshire needs
Voters are fed up with decay and decline. Labour will not be able to cling on much longer.
The warning from the local elections to Labour MPs seeking to thwart Brexit – or stay in the Customs Union
Those representing constituencies with big majorities that voted Leave may conclude they don’t want to push their luck.
Simon Cook: Our campaign to win in Canterbury starts today
The General Election was a shock. We are up for a marathon effort for the Council elections next year.
Martin Tett: A single county-wide unitary council for Buckinghamshire would achieve the greatest savings
The public finds it hard to get excited about the structure of local government – they just want good quality, value for money, services delivered from accessible locations.
Council by-election results from yesterday
Labour gained a seat from the Green Party in Lancaster. The Conservatives held a seat in Suffolk Coastal.
Judy Terry: Council Taxpayers in Suffolk deserve better value and greater fairness
There is a lack of proper financial management or scrutiny – while second home owners can dodge paying Council Tax by registering properties as holiday lets.