Ben Roback: Was Trump the real winner of the first Democratic debates?

A confused and crowded field will ensure the President has plenty of ammunition to throw at whoever emerges to challenge him in 2020.

Conservatism is better than liberalism – and Putin much, much worse than either

What he detests is less liberalism than democracy, and the obstacle it poses to Russian foreign policy objectives.

WATCH: “I have a lot of respect for the President… I don’t agree with him on everything.” Hunt on Trump.

He notes America’s strong GDP growth, and suggests that this might be important as post-Brexit Britain tries to ‘turbo-charge’ the economy.

Chloe Westley: Khan poses, tweets and postures – while London is ravaged by four murders in four days

As the Mayor tours TV studios to express his disapproval of Trump and Brexit, our capital city suffers.

Garvan Walshe: How Trump’s blunders give Iran the chance for “nuclear breakout”

The United States’ weakened capabilities and frayed alliances both play in Tehran’s favour at a crucial and sensitive time.

Ben Roback: Trump’s inaccurate view of ‘Londonistan’ only underscores the dire state of transatlantic relations

The arrival of a new Prime Minister might offer some opportunity to reset the relationship.

From Reggie to Rory Sahib: My whip said the office is neutral for this leadership contest. Tell that to the marines.

Our elder statesman returns for the election – and writes that “the poor devil who wins will then face the same dead end as old Mrs May”.

ConservativeHome’s leadership election panel. “The next Tory leader’s task is to fashion a home for “decent populists”

Each week, our panel of John O’Sullivan, Rachel Wolf, Trevor Phillips, Tim Montgomerie and Marcus Roberts will analyse and assess what’s happening.

Shaun Bailey: Khan should honour London’s history, not chase cheap headlines

Where was Khan’s outrage when human rights’ abusers, Mohammed bin Salman, or Xi Jinping, came to visit?

Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: Long-Bailey seeks to make Lidington responsible for Trump

Corbyn’s new stand-in was strikingly self-possessed.

Ben Roback: Downing Street – and the leadership contenders – weathered Trump’s visit to London better than feared

There were plenty of nerves, but the general impression is that it could have gone a lot worse.

WATCH: “The US is committed to a phenomenal trade deal” with the UK, Trump says

The President says the “tremendous potential” of such a deal might double or triple current trade.

WATCH: May – “We will preserve the alliance that is the bedrock of our shared prosperity and security“

The Prime Minister hailed the transatlantic alliance in her statement alongside Trump.

WATCH: Trump arrives at Downing Street for talks with May

The meeting, which will cover Huawei among other topics, is expected to be somewhat tense.

The Moggcast. Why Trump’s “bold approach to politics is a good one”.

“We shouldn’t be frightened of being a great nation, and nor should the United States.” Plus: the state of the leadership race.