I know that government needs a cross-Whitehall programme that actively engages with the myriad of departments and agencies.
A recent ConservativeHome survey demonstrated a sharp decline in ratings for Tory politicians. How can they stop these becoming permanent?
Yet another failure to keep a clear promise would be deeply damaging, especially in the ‘Red Wall’.
Listening to conversations in Westminster in recent days, I fear a number of misconceptions will drive bad decision-making.
Withdrawal from the EU provides a necessity and an opportunity to illustrate that the UK is “open for business”.
We republish a personal Tory manifesto first published by this site almost exactly five years ago.
Don’t expect Downing Street to bother too much about what MPs or the media think as it prepares to shake up government and Whitehall.
The most serious risk of all is the clear possibility that the new regime will lead to a massive increase of immigration.
The ‘tens of thousands’ pledge has been ditched, replaced by something more vague.
As the reaction to our Queen’s Speech plans suggests, the disconnect between SW1 and the people on this topic is particularly vast.
Ministers are wary of giving rebels the chance to introduce troublesome amendments. Some workarounds and bypasses contain their own problems.
If you are sceptical, I understand. I was too. But this is the only viable way forward.
Cynics suggest his leadership rivals stoked up this ‘crisis’ – if so, they (and outraged Labour MPs) might find their approach is backfiring.
The Western World has consistently reduced its contribution to these schemes with people making increasingly dangerous journeys.