Henry Hill: Davidson aims to unite and strengthen Scottish opposition

Also: Welsh Conservatives lack ‘appetite’ for leadership change; a bad night for nationalism in Northern Ireland, Neil Hamilton wins leadership of UKIP AMs; and more.

Conservatives must resist the ‘Ulsterisation’ of Scottish politics

The Union needs ‘British politics’, a badly weakened concept. Ruth Davidson must keep her party British, as well as Scottish.

Is Labour tougher on Northern Irish members than anti-Semites?

It may only have suspended Ken Livingstone, but those offering Ulster voters the chance to choose a party of Government have been threatened with expulsion.

Henry Hill: Davidson says Cameron should tell the SNP to ‘take a hike’

Also: Dugdale claims Tories are pouring ‘petrol’ on Union; Davies fights back amidst poor polls for Welsh Conservatives; Villiers clashes with Dublin; and more.

How London and Scotland stand out

It’s about what they contribute – and take from – the public finances.

Henry Hill: Villiers denies that Brexit threatens the peace process

Also: Davies sets out Welsh Conservatives’ whole-life plan; Davidson closes gap with Scottish Labour; Northern Irish Labour rebel and contest elections; Scottish left clash over tax and oil; and more.

WATCH: Villiers denies that Brexit will destabilise Ulster

The Secretary of State explains to Murnaghan that the overwhelming majority of people in Northern Ireland are committed to peace and democracy.

Henry Hill: Voters prefer Davidson to lead Scottish opposition

Also: Welsh Tories set out tax cut plan as they slip into third; SNP accused of dirty tricks and misleading the public; Welsh anti-UKIP campaign launched; and more.

Henry Hill: Davidson pledges to break ‘Labour-SNP stranglehold’

Also: Hoey claims legal challenge may be needed to force Labour to stand in Ulster; Dugdale under fire over Brexit comments; DUP warn of ‘chaos’ if Sinn Fein win next month; and more.

Daniel Hannan: How Britain lost Ireland

A modicum of sensitivity at Westminster might have seen the Easter Rising fizzle out. Ireland might have evolved peacefully into a self-governing Commonwealth ally.

David Shiels: How Northern Ireland’s Unionist parties are gearing up for the EU Referendum

There’s division, doubt and danger surrounding the prospect of Brexit. What would Unionism look like afterwards?

Grayling attacks SNP as Tory MPs call for ‘Unity Day’

Also: Trimble makes economic case for Brexit; Plaid demand timeshare First Minister; Foster calls for arrests over dissident violence; and more.

Henry Hill: Tories fall behind Plaid in latest Welsh seat projections

Also: SNP shy away from new top rate of income tax despite radical rhetoric; Northern Irish Unionists and liberals avoid commemorations of 1916 rising; and more.

Henry Hill: Welsh Tories clash with Labour ahead of Assembly election

Also: SNP minister accused of ignoring human rights abuses to solicit Qatari cash; UUP condemn McGuinness’ involvement in terror investigation panel; and more.

The Republic of Ireland shows how a nation state can transform its economic prospects for the better

This astonishing success story has not yet attracted the attention it deserves.