A year of Johnson as Prime Minister. As with Thatcher and Blair, his enemies can’t get the measure of him.

We’ve learned nothing at all about his outlook but quite a lot about his capacities during the last tumultuous twelve months.

Where is the Conservatives’ Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission?

The Court of Appeal’s judgement in the Begum case is a reminder of wider issues – and the pledge in last December’s manifesto.

Introducing Johnson, Hancock and Cummings’ new Red Wall-friendly, Labour-style NHS

The Government is poised to reverse the trend to competition rather than collaboration that has marked healthcare policy for 30 years.

Cummings’ skills set

His, Williamson’s and Johnson’s intent to rebalance higher and further education reflects their Red Wall-focused vision – but will it happen?

Charlotte Pickles: Ten million people are at risk of becoming unemployed. They must be Sunak’s priority this week.

The Chancellor should use his statement on Wednesday to announce a comprehensive and ambitious plan to counter the threat.

Six months on from last year’s general election, it’s only the LibDems who bang on about Europe

The CBI supports the Government’s timetable and Starmer is keeping his head down. It is quite the turnaround.

When it comes to dealing with its own MPs, this Government is out of its depth

Some of its problems can be fixed. Others won’t be. And one perhaps can’t be: namely, that this Parliament seems to be incapable of saying No.

Ben Obese-Jecty: Has the Coronavirus crisis now set the conditions for the Big Society?

The pandemic has sparked a new sense of community spirit and civic participation; the question is whether this can extend into the future.

Chris Whitehouse: When will the Government deliver on its manifesto commitments to tackle human rights abusers?

We need the broad range of powers the US adopted after the death of the Russian tax lawyer Sergei Magnitsky.

Tom Waterhouse: To help reduce obesity, don’t expand the sugar tax. Use social prescribing instead.

I qualified as a personal trainer to train people in my spare time. The greatest challenge is breaking down the barriers people face to getting fit and healthy.

Neil Parish: Why my animal welfare amendment should be supported tomorrow

While we should be looking to reduce tariffs, we should not be willing to do so at any price.

Dean Godson: How the Conservatives divide on policy towards China

As with Brexit, much of the Tory family finds itself pitted against the permanent State on how Britain aligns itself in the world.

Michael Farmer: The Government’s proposed changes to divorce law would weaken the family

Fewer marriages means more cohabitation, an inherently less stable relationship form. The Government risks ignoring the values of its voters.

The behaviours of the civil service

At the heart of the Rutnam row is its reservations not only about how the post-Brexit journey is being negotiated, but about taking it in the first place.

The new points-based immigration system gives ministers a lot of room for manoeuvre

It really depends on what meaning the Government ends up giving to “approved sponsor”, “appropriate skill level”, and “shortage occupation”.