Tony Smith: Expanding the UK’s refugee resettlement scheme is one way we can improve our border security

The Western World has consistently reduced its contribution to these schemes with people making increasingly dangerous journeys.

Iain Dale: Cameron should tell Sri Lanka’s President where to get off

Plus: Well done, Chris Philp. An ankle bracelet for Ann Widdecombe? And: Go on, Lord Ashcroft. Publish that Cameron biography before the next election.

Chris Philp selected for Croydon South

Entrepreneur wins out in the hotly contested selection race.

Final four announced for Croydon South

Some hotly tipped names fail to make the cut, as three women and one man reach the final round.

Exclusive: We reveal the names of the longlisted candidates in Croydon South

Find out who the runners and riders are to succeed Richard Ottaway.

Meet the four finalists who will face the Tonbridge and Malling Open Primary

The successful candidates have a range of experience, from the courtroom to the boardroom and the council chamber to the battlefield.

Chris Philp: A freeze in benefits will cut the deficit and increase the incentive to work

Chris Philp was the Conservative Candidate for Hampstead & Kilburn at the 2010 General Election, losing to Glenda Jackson by… Read more »

Chris Philp: There are compelling local and national reasons why we should vote No to AV

Chris Philp was the Conservative Candidate in Hampstead & Kilburn at the last election (losing by just 42 votes) and is the… Read more »

Chris Philp: Business (not government) can deliver new, real jobs – and with it prosperity and social justice for the nation

Chris Philp is an entrepreneur who floated his first business (a distribution company) on the stock market when he was… Read more »

Chris Philp: Honours for sale

Chris is a social entrepreneur and was elected as a Conservative Councillor in Camden this May, beating the sitting Labour… Read more »