Mark Francois: Johnson must keep his promises on Northern Ireland veterans – not sacrifice them to satisfy Sinn Fein

The Prime Minister pledged to defend those who defended us. I believe him.

Unfit for office. But worse even than Corbyn are Labour’s moderates – who are willing to put his anti-Jewish racism into power.

Most voters will have what to them are more pressing reasons to reject Corbyn than anti-semitism. But none expose more fully why he must be stopped.

Andy Street: It is time for a public inquiry into the Birmingham pub bombings

After 45 years, justice has still not been served for the 21 people who were murdered. Their families and their city deserve closure.

Neil O’Brien: Corbyn’s long and infamous record of retreat, appeasement and support for terror

They have spent their lives attacking the people who risk their lives trying to protect us from evil and dangerous people. And they lie as they try to cover their tracks.

Henry Hill: Scottish Tories force SNP to publish papers on impact of independence push

Also: Democratic Unionists attack Corbyn for backing IRA as it murdered judges; and growing concern of risk of loyalist violence against backstop.

The Northern Ireland Office deserves Johnson’s serious attention

He must not repeat May’s mistake of using it as a holding pen for loyal colleagues. From combating terrorism to countering nationalist spin, the role is crucial.

Henry Hill: Wallace rejects amnesty for Ulster veterans, but wants inquiries restrained

Also: Labour’s civil war on Scottish independence deepens; Scottish Government pays Salmond half a million pounds in damages; and more.

WATCH: “He never backs Britain.” May rebukes Corbyn over his record on Russia, the IRA and Iran.

The Opposition leader had pressed the Prime Minister over the UK’s relationship with Saudi Arabia.

Henry Hill: Davidson demands May’s successor rules out another Scottish independence referendum

Also: Ministry of Defence and Northern Irish Office clash over protecting ex-servicemen and police; and another bad week for Scottish Labour.

Henry Hill: Caught between her activists and the voters, Sturgeon plays for time on independence

Also: Will Lyra McKee’s murder in Londonderry be enough to re-start the political process in Northern Ireland? It doesn’t seem likely.

WATCH: May’s deputy rejects Thornberry’s attempt to draw a link between Brexit and ‘New IRA’ violence

“I don’t think those murderers in Derry were motivated by any thoughts about the border or about customs arrangements.”

Robert Halfon: Stop calling Corbyn a Marxist

Instead, the Party must demonstrate how the Labour leader as Prime Minister would raise living costs and damage public service.

Henry Hill: Support for independence slumps in latest Scottish polling

Also: Dublin urged to ‘come clean’ over support for IRA during the Troubles; Welsh tax powers come into force; and Salmond inquiry tells Sturgeon not to destroy evidence.

Is the DUP now more or less likely to join Corbyn in a no confidence vote – perhaps soon?

May has clearly given up on the party – not without reason – so will it now give up in her? What happens to what’s left of the confidence and supply deal?

Alistair Lexden: I heard the bomb as it exploded. My memories of Airey Neave, for whom I worked.

He was murdered by terrorists 40 years ago today. Now there is a new, exemplary biography of him.