We have achieved so much, but there is more to do. Let’s overhaul inspections, expand the E-Bacc, and boost school funding.
Also: MPs criticise Foreign Secretary over Ulster veterans; Johnson makes Thomson his Scottish campaign chief; and fierce competition to lead the NIO.
The front runner on extension, Scotland, that Islamophobia inquiry, wrestling naked with Hunt – and taking a Trollope to bed in Downing Street.
In a low blow, the Scottish Nationalists pretend to back Hunt.
The evidence suggests that what would most improve this terminal score is delivering Brexit – not a new leader.
“If you choose someone where there’s no trust, there’s going to be no negotiation, no deal…and quite possibly a general election.”
The traditional media environment for Conservatives has deteriorated significantly, while social media encourages egomaniacs and the loudmouths.
“We must abandon the defeatism and negativity that has enfolded us in a great cloud for so long and to prepare confidently and seriously for a WTO or no deal outcome.”
Speaking to many donors at the Birmingham hustings on Saturday, I found that the Foreign Secretary’s quiet assurances were more attractive to them.
“We have to find a way to get [the Withdrawal Agreement] through Parliament.”
So how are we going to get a new deal? The key is to build strong relationships, both across the Party, with our DUP allies, and with our European partners.