Ryan Bourne: Thatcher and Cameron made us happier

It really is remarkable. Every self-reported measure of wellbeing has improved near continuously in the past eight years.

Sheila Lawlor: Ultimately, as the EU’s leaders recognise, the momentum is with Johnson

The big prize will be that the UK’s economic and trade freedom will be restored, something May’s backstop would have prevented, potentially indefinitely.

Neil O’Brien: How we can win support from younger voters – and turn our present strength into an enduring majority

For me, the most concerning thing wasn’t being behind among the very young, but being behind among everyone under age 47.

Meet Johnson’s most powerful ally – Varadkar

If a UK-EU deal is agreed, it will be because both men want one urgently – which in turn opens a chance to reset Anglo-Irish relations.

Andrew Gimson’s Conference sketch: Williamson promises to beat Germany at technical education

Ministers proclaim that social reform is patriotic.

Patrick Spencer: Some advice for the new Conservative leader. Stick to these three ideas to boost productivity.

The new Chancellor should stick to the basics of cutting taxes, spending more on education and rebalancing growth outside of London.

John Jenkins: Too many excuses are made for Iran – especially by the EU. We must get real, stand with America, and take decisive action.

I’m glad to see we’ve now had the guts to stop a tanker we believe is smuggling Iranian oil in defiance of sanctions on Syria.

The farcical horse-trading of the EU’s top job is a stark reminder of why we must leave

Who are you voting for to run the EU Commission? Have you watched the debates and scrutinised their manifestos? Oh, wait.

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.

Andy Street: An industrial strategy in the West Midlands to kickstart an industrial revolution

The march of technology stops for nothing – not even Brexit – and the businesses and regions which embrace it will be the winners of the future.

John Redwood: Why populists reject the establishment – and no longer believe what it tells them

Here in Britain, the two main parties are being punished by voters for tearing up their Brexit commitments.

Neva Sadikoglu-Novaky and Jonathan Werran: Brexit gives the chance to have full fiscal devolution. Let’s take it.

Through tax competition, we could truly have a real Northern Powerhouse and give cities in the north a fairer chance against London and the south east.

Rory Stewart: Of course there’s a climate emergency. Here’s a wide-ranging Conservative programme to tackle it.

Saving our planet will require a very eclectic bunch of policies. The task calls for moral courage and grinding common-sense.

For a really serious British foreign policy failure, look at Chamberlain’s attempt to appease Hitler

Tim Bouverie has written a fascinating account of the slide towards the Second World War.

WATCH: May arrives in Berlin, only to find Merkel missing

Rather than the traditional red carpet welcome, the Prime Minister had to re-emerge with the Chancellor shortly afterwards to pose for the cameras.