There’s little evidence from the history of either main party to suggest that it has counted much to date electorally – if at all.
Our new group, Conservatives in Communications, aims to help the Party rediscover the art of selling itself and its work.
A Code of Practice, if given legal backing, should ensure that freeholders act as long-term responsible stewards of properties.
I welcome the suggestion that local Associations should follow the lead that the National Convention took last weekend.
Courtesy of Philip Cowley, here are some markers for this evening’s votes, when they come.
By refusing to consider the option of leaving without a deal, Conservative Ministers are essentially admitting defeat. And we deserve better than a defeatist political class.
Cowardice and lack of vision have brought us to this pass – facing all the costs and obligations of EU membership, but with no voice, no vote and no veto.
Wages are growing at their fastest rate for ten years, and employment is at a near-record high. But qualifications are necessary…
Consider, Hannan argues, the promises made by people like Clegg, Major and Ashdown during the last campaign.
The former Prime Minister claims this “has not been a glorious episode in British constitutional history”.
And, as Boles says, we will never build the number of homes we need unless the state is building 100,000 a year.
There may be greater willingness by Brussels to negotiate following populist successes in the European elections.