
Race and justice – not just a black and white issue
As a rule, the Conservatives are unclear about the politics of equality and identity. But there’s at least one Minister who isn’t.
As a rule, the Conservatives are unclear about the politics of equality and identity. But there’s at least one Minister who isn’t.
Here’s our best stab at who is voting for whom, and this list will be updated each morning, as the contest continues.
Our candidates realise we have to start early. We have regular dates set well in advance to get out on the pavement.
That the MP for Corby feels able to accept an office vacated over opposition to Chequers illustrates division amongst the Brexiteers.
She voted for Davis in 2005, and her hero is Airey Neave: “The escape from Colditz is I think probably the coolest thing any British politician has ever done.”
Meanwhile, Leave campaigners are pitching targeted messages to voters from a non-EU background.
They are expected to spend more money than ever before next year – thanks in part to a simplified visa system.
Plus: The irresistible Andrew Kennedy. Labour’s Rochester & Strood failure. Where’s a) Mo Ansar? b) Helen Grant c) The Bow Group? In praise of Andrew Neil. And: Lots of bad language
It is time for ministers to run with the ball.
Watch out for Sajid Javid, Esther McVey, Liz Truss, Nicky Morgan and Karen Bradley.
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