A tale of two cities. The Conservative Government has had smooth relations with Liverpool – less so with Manchester.

That part of England where the Tories are most hated has offered the greatest possible cooperation with Boris Johnson.

Dolly Theis: Why Government policy on obesity affects us all

The final part of a mini-series of three articles on obesity policy for ConservativeHome this week.

Ben Roback: The polls only point to one election outcome – a Biden win. But what if they’re wrong?

The worst-case scenario for polling day and the weeks that follow is illegal, armed militias imposing themselves on polling stations and state capitols.

Nick Fletcher: How the Government can and should act now to protect young people from exploitation by porn

Age verification, relevant technology – both can tackled through the Digital Economy Act. Which is what the public wants.

Lord Ashcroft: What my new poll of eight thousand people says about Covid-19, the two main parties, Johnson and Starmer

Challenging findings for the Prime Minister, encouraging ones for the Opposition Leader – with the economy as a key battleground.

If Conservative MPs are so restive now, how will they react if Labour sustains a poll lead?

Despite the horrorshow commentary in the Tory press about the Government, the Conservatives cling to their poll lead – just.

James Frayne: Do voters care about breaking international law, and if so, how much?

An important point to consider is whether or not respect for the way all law works has declined.

Polling snapshot: Starmer’s personal ratings aren’t translating into a Labour poll lead

For all the Government’s devaluing reputation for competence, the party hasn’t yet shaken off the Corbyn era legacy.

Nicky Morgan: Ministers must act swiftly to avoid a disaster – bailiffs abusing vulnerable people over council tax arrears

Aggressive and intimidating enforcement plagued our system long before Covid: now is not the time to cross our fingers and hope that this might change.

Feel for the students and pupils who must cope with this chaos as best they can

It is now open season on the Education Secretary, as it will continue to be until he resigns, is moved – or is sacked.

Laura Anne Jones: Wales’ 20 year devolution process must be parked

Wales’ newest Member of the Senedd says Welsh voters should reject the appeals of abolitionists and nationalists, end the constitutional tinkering and focus on delivery.

Ben Roback: Trump’s facing an uphill battle to convince voters he’s the man to bring the US out of the pandemic

Political commentators have flocked to describe the President’s ‘new tone’. But can it last?

Darren Grimes: “Hey folks, eat out and spend more – no, not you, fatty. And here’s a new tax for you, consumer-friendly online retailer.”

We should have a laser-like focus on reducing the tax burden, instead of relying on nannying to get us off of our bottoms.

Radical: An open letter to Liz Truss. We urge you to see through your commitment to protect single sex spaces.

Making GRCs making GRCs available on demand would destabilise all manner of legal structures, from equal pay to sex discrimination law to criminal law. 

Crispin Blunt and Sue Pascoe: It’s time to correct the stoking of alarm and spreading of misinformation about trans people

As a Party, we should hold out a helping hand to all those who still face the difficulties of daily life – who still cannot be their authentic selves.