Daniel Hannan: No matter how much Tusk might wish it, there will be no second referendum, and no cancellation of Brexit

A bit of romantic rhetoric from Brussels cannot change the fact that their only offers – before and after we voted Leave – have been provocatively unacceptable.

Lord Ashcroft: Where the parties stand – and more on that second EU referendum

Opposition to a new poll outweighed support in all scenarios but one: a choice between accepting the terms negotiated for Brexit, or leaving without a deal.

Sir Nigel Farage, prince of self-indulgence, would like your attention

The man who rose to prominence through a ruthless pursuit of what worked has now descended into just saying whatever makes him feel important.

Peter Franklin: Ruling political tribes 1) Labour. How the Left came in from the wilderness and drove the Blairites out.

Since I last surveyed the political landscape in 2013 and 2014, some ruling tribes have been cast down, and some formerly lost tribes have risen to rule.

Profile: Damian Hinds – liberal Catholic, social mobility wonk, and new Education Secretary

it is quite conceivable that the Left of the party, casting around for a leadership contest standard bearer, will decide that he fits the bill.

John Longworth: Leavers have every reason to be optimistic about the year ahead

The doom-mongers and nay-sayers grumble out of self-interest. Meanwhile, Brexit Britain is strong and set to grow stronger.

Philippa Stroud: Legatum’s pro-EU enemies are smearing us to try to undermine confidence in Brexit.

The idea that our departure opens up new economic opportunities is a huge challenge to those who built their careers on the Brussels model.

Stephen Booth: The immigration policy that voters want post-Brexit puts control first – and a reduction very much second

Overall, our new report suggests that public attitudes towards immigration – and indeed leaving the EU – are not fuelled by racism or intolerance.

Yet another part of Project Fear is unravelling

In the Financial Times, of all places, it emerges that predictions of Brexit disaster in the City were overblown.

Henry Newman: Incoherent, contradictory and palpably ridiculous – the Opposition’s Brexit policy is a farce

The Conservatives should spend more time exposing the divisions on the Labour benches and less time arguing among themselves.

WATCH: May hails “a new sense of optimism” in the Brexit talks

This is good news for people who voted Leave…[and] it’s good news for people who voted Remain.”

Bernard Jenkin: So you want to know what the EU deal means? My advice is – find a good lawyer.

There is plenty of reason to check that the Government’s ones have been giving sound legal advice to ministers. Too often, it has been wrong.

Robert Halfon: If there’s a spare £40 billion going, we should spend it in the UK, not hand it to Brussels

The referendum must be honoured, and we must leave the EU. That shouldn’t mean giving away a fortune for the privilege.

Elvis is alive. Putin bosses Legatum. The EU referendum was stolen. And other exercises in denial.

A small proportion of those who voted Remain are simply unable to move on from the referendum result – and taking refuge in conspiracy theory.

Daniel Hannan: Leave.EU and Arron Banks – the Brexiteers that the Remain campaign loved

And here’s the thing: Banks knew it. Farage knew it. But they didn’t care. Their primary objective was to be seen to lead the campaign, not to win it.