Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: May’s own troops voice their discontent about her Brexit paralysis

The Prime Minister’s followers today decided to stop concealing their misgivings.

Williamson’s verdict at Westminster, not attempted murder in Salisbury, is our best guide to responding to Putin

Last month, he told the Defence Select Committee that Russia has ousted terrorism from the top of the national threat list – which has big spending implications.

Williamson’s new defence policy will be meaningless without funding

It’s one thing to recognise the long-term threats posed by states such as Russia, quite another to meet them.

More money for the NHS? Don’t forget another big spending pressure point. More money for defence.

Brexit has transformed the context in which we plan our security. Commitments to our European neighbours and Global Britain require more money.

Williamson on manoeuvres

The new Defence Secretary’s rawness may make him more likely to dig in against the Treasury than otherwise – precisely because he has a point to prove.

And now for 15 items of good news

May’s damaged authority is having a beneficial side-effect – namely, freeing Tory MPs to think aloud about the Party’s future.

WATCH: Corbyn: “We welcome the opportunity of a general election”

The Labour leader delivers his pitch, but Mark Francois asks: “Is that it?”

Andrew Gimson’s Commons sketch: May walks all over Corbyn on her way to the election

It was not an edifying spectacle, but it was convincing in its way.

Interview: Mark Francois – Cameron’s former Europe spokesman, who now is backing Brexit

The one-time Shadow Minister for Europe on the the Lisbon Treaty, William Hague, immigration – and the time when Cameron rebelled against the party line on the EU.

Boris knocks on history’s door

It’s a big moment.

Should Ministers who want Britain to leave the EU resign from the Government now?

Were they all to do so, it follows that Cameron would have no need to offer Ministers a free vote – as he should.

Lib Dem councillor in Rochford defects to the Conservatives

Cllr Lumley joins the Conservatives – to help defeat UKIP and their “cheap sound bites”.

What might the reshuffle look like?

Watch out for Sajid Javid, Esther McVey, Liz Truss, Nicky Morgan and Karen Bradley.

Mark Francois says that defence “must live within its means”

READ: David Cameron's running battle with military chiefs

Conservative Select Committee appointments announced

By Matthew BarrettFollow Matthew on Twitter. Guido Fawkes has a list of new Conservative members of Select Committees, from Graham… Read more »