Warsi says that the party must win minorities to win majorities. She’s right.

By Paul GoodmanFollow Paul on Twitter The Sun reports that Sayeeda Warsi will say in a speech today that –… Read more »

With Number 10 fearing that rebelliousness is reaching epidemic proportions Liam Fox issues plea for unity and discipline

By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter Liam Fox has a must-read piece in today's Mail on Sunday. He warns against… Read more »

Here’s what will happen if Cameron stays impaled on his Euro-fence

 By Paul GoodmanFollow Paul on Twitter The Prime Minister is due to make a big speech on EU policy before… Read more »

Ten snap reactions to yesterday evening’s EU budget Government defeat

By Paul GoodmanFollow Paul on Twitter David Cameron was forced to shift his position on the EU budget during Prime… Read more »

You’ve got to love Peter Oborne but he’s wrong, wrong, wrong about Lynton Crosby

By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter When Peter Oborne takes up a cause he does so with all guns blazing…. Read more »

Are voters more sensible than political journalists? The narrowing opinion polls suggest they might be…

By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter We shouldn't get over-excited but the latest YouGov poll has the Labour lead down… Read more »

Six truths about strategy for Cameron

By Paul GoodmanFollow Paul on Twitter A strategist isn't a Chief of Staff. James Forsyth confirms in today's Spectator that… Read more »

Free market Lib Dem Mark Littlewood advocates continued coalition of Orange Bookers and Conservatives after 2015

By Matthew BarrettFollow Matthew on Twitter. November's edition of Standpoint magazine, which is released on Thursday, carries an article by… Read more »

“Tough, but intelligent” – Cameron unveils new slogan for longstanding approach to crime

By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter The Prime Minister is due to make a big speech on crime and rehabilitation… Read more »

Pay whatever it takes. Hire Lynton Crosby and hire him now.

By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter Last week unemployment fell, employment rose. Inflation fell. Crime fell again. The deficit numbers… Read more »

How David Cameron could make a success of Twitter

By Paul GoodmanFollow Paul on Twitter How to be successful on Twitter Anyone who cares to can have their own… Read more »

David Cameron should take Alastair Campbell’s advice on strategic communication

By Paul GoodmanFollow Paul on Twitter Alastair Campbell gives David Cameron the following advice behind today's Times paywall, having claimed… Read more »

Gove wants an EU referendum as well as a renegotiation – and the Government to concentrate on getting the latter right

By Paul GoodmanFollow Paul on Twitter I wrote recently that with most Conservative MPs and party member in favour of… Read more »

Aspiration, deficit reduction, welfare, schools and the NHS – conference 2012’s themes

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Tories shocked by Ed Miliband’s performance (when I spoke to them at 4pm) are now rediscovering their confidence

By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter i've been working the phones tonight to try and establish genuine Tory reaction to… Read more »