WATCH: Brokenshire – a meaningful vote will take place by February 27

That’s the latest Government timetable for a significant say by the Commons on what happens next.

John Myers: Allow local people to take back control of building design

Should there be a right to extend your house upwards by a floor or two? The residents in each street should be allowed to decide.

Hunt loses pole position in our Cabinet League Table as overall ratings languish

The Chief Whip has enjoyed something of a boost from last month’s victories on crucial votes, but the overall picture reflects a settled disenchantment.

Gary Porter: It wouldn’t be Christmas…without the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement

It contained a number of positive announcements. The New Homes Bonus is particularly significant for shire districts.

ConHome’s Cabinet League Table. Everyone’s rating is down – and half of the top table is now in negative territory. Worst ever results.

Not for the faint-hearted. Contains intense violence, blood and gore, strong language and Philip Hammond.

WATCH: Brokenshire insists that no-deal preparations continue “firmly, and at pace”

The Housing Secretary tells Sophy Ridge how the Government has spent over £4 billion, and issued 106 technical notices, against that eventuality.

The beauty of Scruton

The campaign against him is driven by the knowledge that May agrees with his views on design – and fear that the Government will act on them.

William Shawcross: May and Brokenshire must not let Scruton be hounded from his post

His long career evinces both a real understanding of issues such as antisemitism and a philospher’s willingness to change his mind.

WATCH: Brokenshire claims “it’s wrong to say that there’s been a delay” with gambling machine policy

In response to questioning over Crouch’s resignation, the housing secretary says, “We want to see this introduced properly and effectively”.

Cox is hoisted shoulder-high to the top of our Cabinet League Table

We have occasionally seen precipitous falls in Cabinet members’ scores. Vertiginous rises are rarer. Indeed, it is hard to think of a jump quite like it.

Letwin’s land banking review identifies the real obstacle to housing growth – the Government.

His recommendations look likely to be accepted. Greater diversity of type and design is to be encouraged – rather than the imposition of uniformity.

Will Heaven and Jack Airey: Popular architecture is the answer to NIMBYism

By giving local communities more control, and broadening the scope of government priorities to include quality and design, we can get Britain building.

Andy Street: Here in the West Midlands, there’s a new kind of politics developing. We call it Urban Conservatism. And it’s winning.

Our new fortnightly columnist on a renaissance which “through teamwork and shared vision, is producing real results”.

Canadians v Norwegians. How the Cabinet lines up on alternatives to Chequers.

For all the talk of May being pushed towards a Canada-type deal, there is currently no majority around the top table for any Chequers alternative.

Henry Hill: Senior Scottish Tories ‘plotting to block Johnson’s bid for Downing Street’

Also: Bradley retains May’s confidence as she takes belated action on MLA salaries; Plaid’s new, right-wing leader offers prospect of Tory pact; and more.