Ziya Meral: Now is the time to build closer relations between Britain and Turkey
The terror attack in Ankara should act as a spur to greater co-operation. We need to support a country pivotal to protecting Europe’s borders.
Kwasi Kwarteng MP: 1981 – the year that forged an Iron Lady
From Howe’s famous budget to the sacking of the Wets, a crucial few months proved to be deeply formative for Thatcher.
Stephen Hammond: Our party should champion decentralised energy
The Government can wean solar power off subsidies and empower consumers – but must be careful not to undo its good work to date.
David Burrowes MP: From Macleod through Spicer to Boris. The continuing story of the Conservative fight against homelessness.
Later today I will be joining with other MPs and with CEOs in a sleep out to raise money for DePaul UK. Do visit my fundraising page.
Jamie Martin: We must fight for the common ground, not the centre ground
Winning electoral battles is not enough. We must win intellectual battles to change history.
Mark Field MP: Yes, it’s dire for the Liberal Democrats – but it could get even worse
The impact of the impending boundary changes may result in the notional loss of three or four of their current seats.
Mike Freer MP: We should make more use of our many Blue Collar Conservatives
Deploying talented MPs from ‘ordinary backgrounds’ would help to overturn the widespread stereotype about Conservatives.
Peter Riddell: ‘Better value and better services’ is a fine message but the hard work of the spending review lies ahead
Now Ministers must decide their priorities, and the Treasury must decide the financial constraints. Willing the end is insufficient without getting the detail right.
Peter Walker: Abuse, spitting, jostling, violence – and a failure of leadership by Greater Manchester Police
As a former deputy chief constable, I saw this week how they failed to plan properly for the Conservative Conference – and, worse still, change their tactics.
George Grant: Meeting Manchester’s Class Warriors
A former Conservative Parliamentary Candidate goes to find out what the anti-Tory protesters at the party’s annual conference really have to say for themselves.
Andrew RT Davies AM: May 2016 is a chance for a fresh start; a New Wales
My aim in next year’s election is simple – I want to be First Minister.
Lord Feldman: Welcome to Manchester – in the wake of a famous victory
There’s much to be glad about, but challenges remain.
John Cope: No, Corbynistas – the Tories have done, and are doing, a lot of good
Equal opportunity, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, is at the heart of the Conservative Party. Our actions speak louder than Labour’s abuse.
Ian Warren: We should take the time to view the world through the eyes of others
An area almost the size of England is covered with safe seats. There are no compelling political reasons for a Conservative and Labour MP to understand each others’ voters.
Louise Burfitt-Dons: Why kindness and politics don’t mix
We don’t need the Government to make us compassionate in private life – and public policy challenges seldom have straightforwardly kind solutions.