Judy Terry: Greater civility in local politics would help attract more women councillors

Some of the abuse is nothing short of bullying. This is a threat to freedom of speech. We should value debating different views.

Nickie Aiken: Can motherhood and politics mix?

I have missed parents’ evenings, my daughter’s secondary school induction ceremony, and numerous other events because of three-line whip council meetings.

Henry Hill: Post-Ruth politics – the battle over her legacy will shape the future of the Scottish Tories

Davidson’s successors must not let recognition of her extraordinary achievements to turn into counter-productive myth-making and a counsel of despair.

WATCH: “It has been the privilege of my life” – Davidson’s statement on her resignation

The outgoing Scottish Conservative leader wishes to focus her energies on being a “daughter, sister, partner, and friend”, as well as a mother.

Henry Hill: McDonnell reminds us wherein lies the real threat to the Union

Labour politicians pandering to nationalist sentiment, and Remainers colluding with separatists in Parliament, are a clear and present danger.

Lord Ashcroft: My new Scotland poll. Yes to Independence takes the lead.

That’s the first time this has been the case for more than two years – though the majority is small.

Javid pips Johnson and Rees-Mogg to the top of the podium in our first Cabinet League Table of the new Government

Meanwhile Ruth Davidson, so often one of the highest-scoring politicians, is at the bottom of the chart after her row with Johnson and strong line against No Deal.

Henry Hill: Tories hope that ‘Boris bounce’ will save them in Brecon and Radnorshire

The Prime Minister’s tour of the United Kingdom sees him square off against nationalists from Sinn Fein, the SNP… and Welsh Labour.

Henry Hill: Hunt and Johnson declare Backstop ‘dead’ and promise to protect Ulster veterans

Also: Bebb to stand down as MP over Tory policy on Brexit; Bradley criticised for rushing ill-drafted Northern Irish legislation.

Johnson’s August 1) He must spend time in Scotland

The first in a ConservativeHome series of what the new Prime Minister must do in the month before Parliament returns in September.

Henry Hill: Westminster legislating for Northern Ireland sets a useful precedent for the DUP

Also: A good week for devoscepticism as Hunt urges Johnson to rule out new powers for Holyrood; Lidington and Mundell issue warnings on the Union; and more.

Henry Hill: Johnson and Hunt woo DUP as leadership roadshow hits Belfast

Also: Next Prime Minister faces tricky questions on devolution, same-sex marriage, and abortion in Ulster; and May orders a review of devolution – will it do any good?

Javid. Sometimes when you lose, you win?

His campaign was slow to start, and sometimes misfired. But he found his voice, is part of a Johnson future – and is back on the up.

Henry Hill: Hunt pulls Foreign Office support to Sturgeon’s separatist excursions

Also: MPs criticise Foreign Secretary over Ulster veterans; Johnson makes Thomson his Scottish campaign chief; and fierce competition to lead the NIO.

Interview. Johnson says that every member of his Cabinet must sign up to Britain leaving the EU on 31st October – deal or no deal

The front runner on extension, Scotland, that Islamophobia inquiry, wrestling naked with Hunt – and taking a Trollope to bed in Downing Street.