Sunder Katwala: What Onward’s new report really tells us about the prospects of a post-liberal conservatism

It offers interesting insights into the shape of public opinion in 2019. But talk of a ‘sea change’ away from freedom is hard to stand up.

Chris Philp: Cut Stamp Duty – and unleash a new Home Ownership Revolution

The Government should abolish stamp duty entirely for all purchases of a main home under £500,000.

Mark Harper: Most people think it is right to reduce migration. We need a Sustainable Immigration Plan.

This new plan from Onward would force the Government to set out its own plans and forecasts – and make the trade-offs that are inherent in migration policy. 

Mark Harper: If the Conservative Party is not the party of sound money, then what on earth are we for?

Between them, the two remaining candidates have already clocked up tax and spending promises of around £51 billion per year.

Tim Bonner: The next Conservative leader shouldn’t take the rural vote for granted

If he is looking for a legacy beyond Brexit, then ‘rural proofing’ all government policy would be a good place to start.

Alan Mak: Conservatism 4.0 – Adapting our Party for the Fourth Industrial Revolution is our greatest challenge

The battlegrounds of the next election, as well as the wider economy, are being shaped by new technology.

Neil O’Brien: How our new leader should use our fiscal firepower to promote Tory values

Years of sound economic management give the Government space to invest in public services, working families, and rebalancing the British economy.

This week’s winner in the Tory leadership contest is…Gove

His announcement on EU nationals – crafted to appeal to liberal Leavers, Remainers and Softer Brexiteers – has perfect pitch in terms of the coalition he is trying to build.

The Australian Liberals know who their target voters are. The Conservatives don’t seem to have a clue.

Amidst the gathering leadership election debate, there is a lack of focus on who such voters are and where they live.

“Populism of left and right poses enormous risks to this country’s prosperity.” Gauke’s speech to Onward – full text

“The disenchantment of the traditional working class with the left clearly creates an opportunity for the right.”

Suella Braverman: We need a Next Generation Manifesto to promote our values to young voters

It would be easy to complain about unrealistic Labour promises, or hope people will naturally switch allegiance as they age, but neither approach is good enough.

Screwing Scruton

His sacking is more evidence, were it needed, of the tensions that tear at the Tory coalition – and threaten to render it unsustainable.

David Willetts: There are ways for Conservatives to win over younger voters – but they aren’t easy

Onward’s excellent report poses some tough questions and choices. The dilemma which the 2017 election manifesto tried to confront has not gone away.

James Kanagasooriam: The left-right age gap is even worse for the Conservatives than you think

It’s also more pronounced than for Leave-Remain. We are about to see a disproportionately Tory cohort succeeded by a disproportionately Labour one.

Will Tanner: Nansledan offers an answer to Britain’s housing crisis

By engaging properly with the local community, the developer has won local consent for four times as many homes as originally proposed.