Candidate selection. Yes, mistakes are obvious. But the balance between CCHQ and local parties isn’t too bad.

The Leader of the House of Commons should be wary of writing off a system that, apart from a few high-profile cases, hasn’t done too badly.

Applications for candidate selection open for North Shropshire and St Albans

Both seats were Conservative very recently – and, in North Shropshire’s case, within the last year.

John Moss: Preparing for the second stage of the new Conservative parliamentary candidate assessment

Those being assessed will also take two further tests online. A psychometric test based on the Hogan Assessment process and a situational judgement test.

Applications for candidate selection open for Chesham and Amersham, Bath, and Oxford West and Abingdon

These are the first seats to have opened applications for candidate selection ahead of the next general election.

Bim Afolami: So you want to be an MP? Here are six perspectives on what it’s like – and what to do.

Most importantly, remember this. Keep going through all the disappointments. It is the most interesting job you are ever going to have.

When will the next general election take place?

Don’t assume that it will necessarily happen only after the boundary review has come into effect.

What to prepare for if you want to become a Conservative MP

I don’t myself – but had a chance to squint this week at the hurdles one might have to jump to get on the Party’s candidates’ list.

Jackie Doyle-Price and Miriam Cates: The trans debate. Women are standing up for their rights, not declaring a culture war

We would invite Lord Herbert to meet some of the women’s groups, parents, gay and lesbian people, and sportswomen whose views differ from his.

Fleet wins the Conservative selection for the Chesham and Amersham by-election

He was running against Olivia Seccombe, from the National Farmers’ Union, and Nikki da Costa, Downing Street’s Director of Legislative Affairs.

Dolly Theis: Ask her to stand – a guide to elections

In the wake of International Women’s Day, the second article in a five-piece series on ConservativeHome this week.

James Evans: Welsh Conservatives need candidates who aren’t the “usual suspects” – we need genuine diversity

Instead of those with a background in business or blue collar jobs we have special advisers and lobbyists. Or those chosen to fill a quota.

Interview: “Petrolhead” Milling denies that Elliot is really in charge at CCHQ, and says that she’s visited all 48 Red Wall seats

The co-Party Chairman says next year’s local elections will definitely go ahead, and won’t give a figure for Party membership.

Roger Evans: Wales could be a land of opportunity for prospective Conservative politicians

CCHQ has taken over the candidates process, and is keen for Tories with strong Welsh links to apply to fight next year’s Cardiff Bay election.

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.

2019 General Election: Meet the 107 newly-elected Tory MPs.

The Class of 2019 makes up 29 per cent of the Parliamentary Conservative Party.