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.

Shapps resigns as International Development Minister

His departure follows claims that he failed to act to prevent bullying by Mark Clarke.

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.

Iain Dale: The Clarkegate scandal becomes more horrific and shocking every day

Plus: a tough week for Howlett. Sleepless nights for Feldman and Shapps. And: The absurd Harris-Quinney resurfaces.

Baker writes to Lord Feldman about alleged breaches of CCHQ’s EU referendum neutrality

The Conservatives for Britain Co-Chairman asks 24 questions about possible breaches of the Party Board’s decision to remain neutral.

The Legard inquiry into the Mark Clarke allegations must publish findings

Without a report, closure won’t happen. The claims will simply get bigger and louder.

Lord Feldman should not raise money for the Remain campaign

To do so would be a breach of the Party’s agreed neutrality, an abuse of his access to Tory donors, and a grave disservice to ordinary members.

SpAd code of conduct revised to permit what it didn’t permit but Conservative officials claimed it did permit

The new rules clarify when and how special advisers can engage in political activity, but come too late for those needlessly punished for the old system’s shortcomings.

Lessons of the Conservative Mayoral primary turnout

There are reasons why it was much lower than Labour’s – perhaps even why it was lower than last time round. None the less, CCHQ needs to take a long hard look at it.

Gareth Knight: It’s time for CCHQ to have a majority seats unit

We propose a natural extension of the successful 40:40 strategy deployed during the recent General Election.

Our poll finds that a narrow plurality of Party members has confidence in the Feldman Review

Does this result reflect anything more than the usual reflex suspicion of CCHQ?

The Conservatives should not deploy money or manpower either way in the EU Referendum campaign

Frankly, we need to get through all this without a split. Resources neutrality is essential to that end.

Four in five Party members want centralised membership record keeping

They agree with our columnist, Paul Abbott.

Paul Abbott: Don’t just blame VoteSource. The Party needs constitutional change.

Plus: We need to care more for our candidates post-election. And: A recruiting brainwave from Conor Burns.