Over half of party member respondents to our survey have no confidence in the Feldman Review

Roughly a quarter have confidence, and much the same proportion don’t know.

The Feldman Review. Drop MCAs, back federations.

The latest iteration has good bits, some bad bits – and nothing substantial to boost ownership of the Party by its members.

Andrew Kennedy: Why we need Multi-Constituency Associations – and why it is wrong to water down plans to introduce them

In many parts of the country, including in some areas with very large Conservative majorities, our Associations are no longer fit for purpose.

Feldman Review decision postponed. Downing Street climbs down.

The Chairman’s letter promises “additional benefits to enhance the membership experience”. Wouldn’t it be most enhanced by members having a bigger say?

Downing Street underestimated Conservative opposition to Remain. Is is underestimating opposition to the Feldman Review?

A key issue is CCHQ’s plan to merge all Associations into larger federations.

Feldman’s endurance is damaging CCHQ’s effectiveness

It cannot go about its daily businesses as efficiently as it might while the Party Chairman’s authority crumbles under the weight of daily media stories.

Iain Dale: My grandmother would never use the word “fart”. Instead, she would use the word…

Boles was wrong about the Party Chairman. Yes, I fess up to knowing Donal Blaney. And: The UKIP GLA candidate trying to borrow a London address.

Nick Boles: Stop the witch hunt against Andrew Feldman

The death of one good man will not be assuaged by another good man being forced to resign by media pressure.

The Party concedes the independent inquiry that ConHome and others called for

The announcement is a real advance and extremely welcome. But this is the close only of a chapter of this story – not the end of the book.

Three tests that the Conservative Party’s inquiry into the Clarke allegations must pass

It will clearly be unsatisfactory if Lord Feldman and others are not interviewed at all, and that he himself will submit evidence to people who report to him.

Elliott Johnson’s father must now have the independent inquiry he wants

The Party Board should ensure that the issues at stake are addressed with a credibility that is presently absent.

The Conservative Party, its young activists – and a failure in the duty of care

The Clarkegate allegations have revealed flawed accountability structures and failures of confidentiality – exacerbated by a fixation with the short-term.

Paul Abbott: The bursary scheme will boost Conservative prospects in target seats

Many young candidates face serious financial hardship trying to campaign fulltime in marginal constituencies.

Securing the Majority 6) Build on CCHQ’s ethnic minority campaigning

Priti Patel, Alok Sharma, Shailesh Vara – all have played a part in the big push among Indian-origin voters. It needs more money and support.

Iain Dale: What I got up to at the Conservative Party Conference

With: David Mundell’s non-flag. £4.50 for an egg mayonnaise roll. Justice for Rob Wilson. Swearing from Lord Ashcroft. And: How will we all survive without the Bow Group?