British values do not exist

Gove should encourage loyalty not to lofty abstractions, but to British institutions and the British way of conducting politics.

We can woo UKIP’s soft vote without compromising a future majority

Half of UKIP’s 2015 voters are open-minded about switching, and can find a place in the Conservative big tent.

The weakness of the Conservative brand v the weakness of Ed Miliband

A lesson of Newark is just how deep-set that last one is among voters.

Mel Stride MP: Post Newark – how to deal with UKIP

We should point up that UKIP’s electoral appeal to Left and Right is inconsistent and undeliverable – a ‘have your cake and eat it’ brand of politics.

Martine Martin: We must take on UKIP with a simpler message

All the nitpicking, carping and cavilling isn’t making any difference. Voters are much more likely to listen to simple promises, simply put.

Andrew Lilico: What does the Lib Dems being in government mean for minor party votes?

Might the “wasted vote” argument loosen its limiting grip on UKIP and the Greens?

Iain Dale: The idiocy of Lord Oakeshott

Plus: What Salmond wouldn’t do if the BBC was on fire. Cable’s slow boat to China. How I voted. With a luvvie on Marr. An unconventional interview response. And: I’m staying!

Brian Monteith: UKIP’s new MEP in Scotland is a blow for Salmond, and a chance for the Tories

The SNP made it their mission to demonise Farage’s party – they failed, and it’s a real blow.

Professor Tim Bale: UKIP shouldn’t be an option for any true conservative

The essence of conservatism lies in coming to terms with reality, not trying to opt out of a changing world.

Selections open for South Ribble and South Thanet

Candidates sought to replace Laura Sandys and Lorraine Fullbrook – and perhaps to fight against Farage in 2015.

Nick De Bois MP: To win in London, we can’t just bang on about immigration and the EU

I would rather Boris was in Westminster North, Ilford North and, yes, Enfield North than Newark: we need him.

The Ten Creators of UKIP

From illiberal liberals to the Daily Express, Nigel Farage to David Cameron, here are the factors that delivered UKIP’s success.

Farage casts a big shadow across Westminster. Stepping out from it is Cameron’s new challenge.

Politics is about to become a game of “Do you agree with Nigel?” Sadly, that doesn’t leave much room for optimism.

WATCH: Farage – “It’s a very good night for UKIP”

The UKIP leader also downplayed the possibility of a pact with the Tories.

That Tory/UKIP Pact in five points

No national deal. But local ones?