There was a basic choice of taking a deal – or the real possibility of no more economic development money.
Planning policies lack credibility. The high street is struggling. Immigration causes increased pressure on housing and public services. At least education has improved.
The guiding principle for our literature was to keep it local and keep it positive. This was in marked contrast to much of the Liberal Democrat material.
Trying to replicate successful schemes like Canary Wharf in places like the East of England is a pointless exercise. What works in cities may not be applicable elsewhere.
There have been serious failings at the NHS Foundation Trust for these counties. Why is nobody held to account?
If nothing is done, we fear the pig industry is heading towards collapse, which would affect tens of thousands of jobs.
Controversial but reasonable opinions can be the basis of a visit from the police or even arrest.
Plus: I’ve been around the political lobbying world for 30 years, but the Greensill scandal has genuinely floored me.
Plus: Where have Allegra Stratton’s live press conferences got to? And why I hate Twitter.
In the private sector, constantly over-spending your allocated budget would not be dealt with by a bailout but by being shown the door.
Plus: How should you respond when someone comes up and tells you that they love what you do?
Plus: Will the 21 rebels get the whip back? And: The Tories need younger members, and so does everyone else.
Yet more triumphs for clusters of independents. Essex Man may have lost enthusiasm for the Conservative Party but not for Conservative principles.
Funds go to leasing expensive cars for managers – while more specialist care for our courageous servicemen and women should be made available.
Failing to do so will see it become the next workforce crisis in the headlines.