David Skelton: Snobbery against the white working-class is all too common on the Left

In many cases, they are ridiculed, stereotyped and portrayed as somewhere between bigoted and racist.

Germany can teach us how to stop being a contemptible nation of supplicants

It is absurd and demeaning that we depend on Hancock, or on anyone in London, for the supply of hospital gowns.

Danny Kruger: The charities package and real conservatism. Our focus is on neither the individual nor the state, but on what’s between them.

The Treasury’s decision is a vital moment in the battle against coronavirus and in the emerging consensus about the country we want to be in future.

David Skelton: How Johnson can cement the Tory position in the North

The Government must spare no effort to deliver dignified work, up-to-date infrastructure, and state-of-the-art training to these long-neglected communities.

Skelton on One Nation, and how Tories must take the lead in reviving towns which have been left to rot

The patriotic, Brexit-voting working class, neglected for decades by Labour, must now be championed by the Conservatives.

Ryan Bourne: To help grow prosperity, let’s focus on people and not places – such as towns

Bowman and Westlake’s policy ideas are perfectly compatible with this end, but pitching them as a city and town agenda risks creating a false impression.

Our panel assesses the Chancellor’s measures

Suella Fernandes, James Frayne, Hannah David, Ryan Shorthouse, Andrew Allison and others give their verdict.

We ask our panel: What should be in the Autumn Statement?

Suella Fernandes, Alan Mak, Ryan Shorthouse, James Frayne, Hannah David and others give their view.

David Skelton: How our new Prime Minister can reach out to the disengaged

Here are three areas where the next leader can fulfil a desire to have a country that works for everybody.

Ian Warren: We should take the time to view the world through the eyes of others

An area almost the size of England is covered with safe seats. There are no compelling political reasons for a Conservative and Labour MP to understand each others’ voters.

We ask our panel: What did you think of the Budget?

Including contributions from Paul Abbott, Louise Burfitt-Dons, Dr Simon Clarke, Natalie Elphicke, Mark Fox, John Glen MP, David Skelton and Zehra Zaidi.

We ask our panel: What should Cameron do next?

James Cleverly MP, Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Cllr Sean Anstee, Graeme Archer, Professor Tim Bale and others give their suggestions.

We ask our panel: What did you think of the Budget?

Murdo Fraser MSP, Natalie Elphicke, Andrew Lilico, John Glen MP, Heidi Allen and others respond to Osborne’s statement.

David Skelton: Cameron is right to push for higher pay

“Conservatism at its best is both pro-business and pro-worker, both rewarding entrepreneurship and ensuring that work pays.”

Cllr Edward Argar selected for Charnwood

He will defend Stephen Dorrell’s 2010 majority of 15,029 in a little over three months’ time.