Lord Ashcroft: We must fulfil our obligations to veterans when they leave the Armed Forces

Veterans aren’t victims – they should be told that the world is their oyster, not that they may become a charity case.

Lord Ashcroft: With a week to go in Wythenshawe, Labour’s grip looks firm

New polling shows Labour cruising on 61 per cent, with UKIP in second on 15 per cent and the Tories in a close third on 14 per cent.

The polls with a pinch of salt

It’s worth putting the latest ones into perspective.

Ruth Davidson, leader of the Scottish Tories, has an optimistic message for colleagues around the UK

She tells Andrew Gimson that Scottish Conservatives are determined to defend the UK, and may even prosper by doing so.

Toby Young: How a tactical alliance between UKIP and the Tories could work

The author replies to Paul Goodman, arguing that the CountryB4Party campaign is practicable.

The latest poll from Lord Ashcroft shows the Tories’ reputational problem

It casts light on their long-term problems as well as shorter-term difficulties.

Lord Ashcroft: The 25th anniversary of Crimestoppers ends on a high note – our work championed by two governments

I was proud to read a joint statement from the British and Spanish Governments signalling that both countries are preparing to call “time” on the Costa Del Crime.

Stephen Tall: Where the parties are as 2013 ends – and what they face in 2014.

Labour: Up, but economically weak. Conservatives: Down, but not out. UKIP: Fantastic year, but still vulnerable. LibDems: Flatlining, but may again hold the balance.

Iain Dale: It was ignorance, not gay sex, that stopped Flowers doing his job

Also: On admiring Paul Sykes, wishing Farage a speedy recovery, my strange dream (watch, out Greg Clark)…and why Miliband is making a twat of himself.

Lord Ashcroft: What I told the Tories in Manchester

We cannot afford to run a core vote strategy of our own. But with a broad appeal we have the opportunity to hold onto wavering Tory voters, and attract new ones.

Lord Ashcroft : Conference Diary – Tuesday

A tip from Iain Dale: if you see a journalist around the place, why not go and talk to them?

Lord Ashcroft: Conference Diary – Monday

I must say I like the Socialist Workers’ new nautical-looking banners. In the breezy sunshine, their demonstration looked like a leftist regatta.

Lord Ashcroft: Conference Diary – Sunday

If you’re worried that I’m about to switch sides, don’t be. It’s good to be back on home turf

Lord Ashcroft: Crimestoppers celebrates 25 years of success – and looks to the future

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Lord Ashcroft: Would Boris be a winner for the Tories? Here’s what 8000 people say in my poll

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