Tom Davies and Geoff Fazackarley: Why the Conservative Councillors Association needs new leadership

We want it to have a higher profile, communicate more with members, and provide better practical assistance.

Plea for phone canvassing for local elections – before a “short, sharp and cheerful” doorstep campaign

Letter from the Party Chairman says cross-party talks are under way, to ease the nominations requirements.

Stuart Coster: Is Lib Dem election campaigning “essential activity”? A “reasonable excuse” for someone to leave home?

It is a stretch to imagine “voluntary services” extends, beyond helping those needing support during lockdown, to delivering political leaflets. 

Gareth Lyon: We need a Public Sector Neutrality Act to rein in politicisation

This should apply to central and local government. Also those organisations funded by taxpayers.

Debbie Flint: Winning the social media war in Devon

Identifying heart-warming human interest stories boosts our councillors’ name recognition.

Selina Seesunkur: Conservatives need to show more enthusiasm for online campaigning

Door knocking is excellent. But the epidemic has prompted us to find other ways of winning over voters.

Matthew Elliott: Please apply to invest in Britain’s future and win £10,000

We would like to hear from people under the age of 35 with an exciting idea or contribution to policy debate.

WATCH: Milling announces new Party HQ in Leeds

“This new headquarters will provide the Party with a base at the heart of the blue wall. Because we’re in it for the long haul. “

Kate Dommett and Sam Power: We must act now to protect our elections from foreign interference

We are seeing the rise of the outrider. These ‘non-party campaigns’ often spring up in and around elections – with the public in the dark about their funding.

Frances Lasok: This pandemic has shown that the Conservatives need to focus on local communities

Capitalism adapts and we are the party of innovation and opportunity. The crisis has meant a return to the Big Society.

Securing the Majority? 5) Building on the successful election campaign at CCHQ

Unfortunately it looks as if the Party has returned to the ‘feast and famine’ approach to staffing, which prevents the long-term development of expertise.

Jay Singh-Sohal: I’m promising our West Midlands communities a robust response to crime

My Labour opponent joined a Black Lives Matter rally in Birmingham during lockdown, to bend the knee alongside those who seek to defund the police.

Rob Sutton: Kamala Harris is an uninspiring choice for Vice President

Biden may feel he is playing it safe. But his pick for his running mate is tactically ineffective and internally divisive.

“An experiment that has failed”. Jon Moynihan of Vote Leave’s full submission about the Electoral Commission.

The Public Administration Committee would take a 3000-word document only. Here is Moynihan’s complete take.

David Bittlestone: My ambition to provide the extra housing that Woking needs

We have a scheme to help our tenants with deposits, to boost home ownership.