Gary Sambrook: Six years as a councillor gives me an advantage in standing for Parliament

In Birmingham, the Labour council is adamant about introducing its hated Congestion Charge; which will hit the poorest the hardest.

ConHome’s election panel. “The Tories need to drop the optimism narrative down a great big hole somewhere south of Northampton.”

Each week, our panel of James Frayne, Marcus Roberts, Trevor Phillips, and Salma Shah will will analyse and assess what’s happening.

James Cleverly: As this election launches, it’s time for us to pull together – and deliver for Britain

Voters have a clear choice: vote Conservative or vote for further indecision, confusion and delay.

Robert Halfon: I’ve been told that, if Corbyn wins, the Conservative Party and I will be sued for negligence

“Now I want a nice clean game from all of you” – so said Madam Hooch in Harry Potter. The reality is, it’s not going to happen.

Joel Roberts: Conservatives risk a rout in London if ‘getting Brexit done’ is our only message

We win elections when we appeal to a broad swathe of voters. The Prime Minister was a popular Mayor in the capital, he must retain his instincts from that time.

Nick Hargrave: Ten pieces of advice for political staffers during this coming election

In some campaigns, the end result is overwhelmingly likely before a stump has been erected. This is not one of those occasions.

Nadhim Zahawi: Let’s get Brexit done – and so empower businesses to deliver

Our businesses have the ingenuity, skills and talent to succeed, but they need to know what the future will hold before they can invest, hire and deliver.

Mimi Harker: Councillors can help the Conservative Party adapt to the less deferential age of social media

Politics has changed. Elected members need to champion the community. Being aloof is no longer tolerated.

James Halden: The Conservatives are delivering for Thurrock

We made savings which allowed us to create news teams. These work with all schools to spread tested practices to support good mental wellbeing.

Tim Briggs: Why London is mostly a left-wing city

People who aspire to own their own homes move out of London to where property is cheaper.

Ben Houchen: The Conservatives are the party of towns

The image of large swathes of the north, as a post-industrial wasteland, filled with abandoned Victorian terraces, isn’t just wrong and offensive. It’s actively dangerous.

Ian Lewis: The Conservatives must not give up on Manchester, or Sheffield, or Liverpool…

Our message, and our approach to the issues in the cities, needs to be improved.

WATCH: Duncan Smith claims that voters are deserting Labour

“When Jeremy Corbyn came to my constituency he was distinctly unwelcome. Only about 70 people turned up and he shipped them all in.”

Frances Lasok: Too many of our best campaigners are being diverted off to be councillors

Local government is a most effective mechanism to enact positive change. But it is hugely time-consuming and not the right role for all political activists.

Holly Whitbread: The experience of doorstep campaigning for the Conservatives has dramatically improved

We are canvassing with clear messages which are resonating. Local membership is growing, activists far are more engaged and proud to pound the streets.