A Brexit trade deal that takes back control

Or so it really seems – which is a personal coup for Johnson. Churchill walked with destiny.  Today, the Prime Minister, in his serio-comic way, is winking at it.

Amanda Milling: We’re delivering on our promises – and couldn’t do it without grassroots support

If not for your efforts on the doorstep and the endless nights of telephone canvassing, we would not have defeated Corbyn’s Labour Party a year ago.

Damian Green: Why a forced choice between a Brexity North and a Globalist South would be a false one – and damage our Party

The first of a ConHome series this week on Boris Johnson’s Reset Moment – and what should follow from it.

Anthony Browne: Are we really going to pass a law that would harm many of the world’s poorest people?

Such would be the effect of a well-intentioned but ill thought-out amendment to the Agriculture Bill that will come to the Commons tomorrow.

Is it really worth breaking international law to curb the role of the European Court?

Johnson and Cummings’ previous assaults on the pre-Brexit order have been brilliantly conceived.  This one may not be up to the same standard.

Switching to more unitary authorities and directly elected mayors must be achieved by consent

There can be benefits to democracy – and efficiency from reform. But change must come from below – not be imposed from the top.

Alison Cork: Entrepreneurs can lead Britain’s recovery if we help them

I believe this is a moment of opportunity, when we should become a nation that champions people who start a business.

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.