The emergency National Convention meeting is looming, and the early signs are bad for the May

Many Association Chairmen are consulting their members, whether through ballots or other means.

Joel Davidson and Amir Sadjady: Bold measures are needed from Hammond next week to save our high streets

Not only are Business Rates too high,but the system of appeals to the Valuation Office is too complicated and remote.

Battleground Seats 5) London

Continuing our series on the key contests in each region and nation.

Selections today in Redditch and Exeter

Plus: we profile the latest tranche of newly selected candidates.