Henry Hill: SNP conference shows party’s divisions over independence strategy

Also: Brokenshire announces progress in Ulster devolution talks; Plaid Cymru break off compact with Labour; and Northern Irish Speaker accused of paramilitary links.

Ryan Shorthouse: Localism is not illiberal

We need liberal – not closed – local communities where empowered, innovative and tolerant individuals can bring positive change.

Kevin Davis: The health service should be devolved to local government

A hopelessly centralised system is now holding back the delivery of care that is tailored to individual needs.

Murdo Fraser: Liberal Unionism – a model for Scottish Conservatives?

The history of our party has much to teach us about how to build on our modern successes.

Andrew RT Davies: Welsh Tories need more control of our next election campaign

We have a duty to the future of Conservatism in Wales, and to the electorate on the whole, to engage in the fight on Welsh terms.

Greg Taylor: England’s most successful Tory politician won’t be directly addressing the Conference next week.

What really matters is proving that devolution has not stalled under Theresa May’s Brexit-focused government.

Henry Hill: Brokenshire urged to slash MLAs’ pay to get Stormont up and running

Also: Prison reform campaigner compares Wales to Australia; Foster praises May’s speech; Scottish Labour leadership challengers urge party to vote down Brexit deal.

Henry Hill: The public’s scepticism towards devolution is not reflected among their rulers

Also: DUP dig in their heels in Stormont dispute; and Scottish Labour leadership challenger credits Corbyn with party’s revival.

Suzanne Malcolm: Council officials lack the knowledge to deliver economic development

Expertise in this are is key to successful localism and devolution and improving our prosperity, productivity and competitiveness.

Donald Cameron: In Scotland the Conservative focus is on outcomes not process

This week saw the 20th anniversary of the devolution referendum. Let’s stop arguing about getting more power – and make proper use what we’ve already got.

Henry Hill: May calls Ulster leaders to try to get Stormont up and running

Also: Scottish Tories offer to mediate with Holyrood as devolved governments try to block the Withdrawal Bill; and a loyalist paramilitary group bids to be legalised.

Henry Hill: Sturgeon wishes that the SNP had a less nationalist name

Also: Unionists accuse Sinn Fein of ‘ploy’ over talks; prominent Cybernat arrested; Ulster court throws out gay marriage case; and more.

If Stormont is to be overridden on gay marriage, it must be by Parliament

Ulster citizens deserve the same marriage rights as their fellow Britons. But a recent bid to secure them through the courts was wrong.

James Palmer: The Land Value Cap offers the chance of more affordable infrastructure

Capping the value of land adjacent to a new motorway, and recouping a charge from those who develop it, would help fund essential new roads.

Cutting air pollution is a hot potato, flung from one pair of hands to another

All agree that something must be done. But everyone would prefer that someone else is the one to do it.