This fair hearing for Blair cannot rehabilitate him

Jon Davis and John Rentoul’s new book contains valuable material, but cannot efface Iraq, or the former Prime Minister’s self-righteousness.

Having confidence in leaving the Customs Union

May should not shirk from seeking an election over her manifesto pledge to leave it. But we are not there yet – not nearly.

Sending up the Left is not enough. But it’s certainly a start – and Tom Harwood is doing it effectively

His satire on the NUS is highly enjoyable, but as he himself recognises, the Conservatives are a long way from finding messages to reach younger voters.

Courage means sacrifices. May pays a price for her social care plan in today’s opinion polls.

None the less, a fall in the Conservative poll lead is not unhelpful to Downing Street and CCHQ at this stage of the campaign.

Iain Dale: My election prediction. May will be back in Downing Street with a Commons majority of 74 seats.

Plus: Where I was when the poll was announced. What I will be doing during the campaign. And: the temptation to seek to stand as a candidate tugs at my sleeve…