John Bald: Grammar Schools. How we got where we are. And what to do next.

Of the grammar, academy and comprehensive ideals, only the first two are now left standing.

Damian Green MP: Why it’s time to create new grammar schools

They are the logical next step in the increased variety of secondary schooling which is now on offer because of Michael Gove’s reforms.

Interview: Nicky Morgan – “As a Christian Secretary of State for Education, I will oppose secular, politically correct dogma”

Michael Gove’s successor upholds his reforms, opposes new grammar schools, dismisses Tristram Hunt as “vacuous”…and admires Henry VIII.

Cllr Andrew Wood: Satellite expansion of grammar schools would be a mistake

For every new grammar-run satellite school we would have five satellite schools run by councils ideologically opposed to losing control.

The Conservative Party becomes a broad coalition again – or it dies

The text of my speech from yesterday evening’s debate on the future of the centre-right with Matthew Parris.

Pinning Down Farage: What is UKIP’s education policy?

Their pledge of “a grammar school in every town” makes great headlines, but does it add up?

Henry Hill: Sinn Fein remains defiant on welfare reform

Also: Gaddafi’s ex-spymaster offers to reveal IRA connexions; and Welsh Tories double down on grammar schools.

Paterson, Clarke, Green, Grieve and Fox: The frustrated five making post-reshuffle waves

A week on from the day of sackings, who’s rocking the Prime Minister’s boat?

Cllr Sean Anstee: Our Trafford result proves that Conservatives can win in the north

The choice was between an unproven spendthrift Labour Party or a Conservative Council able to stand by its record of achievement.

Edward Leigh MP: The lesson of these Euro-elections: Modernisation has failed. Get back to real conservatism. End the Coalition now.

My programme: Let grammars expand. Means-test incidental health costs. The Green Deal is a joke. Immigration is still a farce. Apologise for same sex marriage.

Labour’s grammar schools and council tax bombshell in Trafford

A leaked document shows Labour’s real plans.

Henry Hill: Robinson and McGuinness tried to block FoI request…because it will cost them votes

Also: Scotch Whiskey Association blocks minimum pricing; UUP leader backs unionist pact; and Ulster grammar schools maintain lead.

Andrew Lilico: Disagreeing with Roger Scruton about conservatism

Here are three points on which I differ from his view.

The uber-modernisers should show the Conservative Party a little bit of love

If they don’t, what’s presumably their target audience is unlikely to listen to them.

Brady says that Conservative backbenchers will vote on any proposed Coalition deal after the next election

The Chairman of the 1922 Committee tells Andrew Gimson that David Cameron has agreed to a written protocol of which such a vote will be a part.