Hugh Osmond: Why care homes, schools and workplaces – and not Eat Out to Help Out – have boosted the resurgence of the virus

The author takes issue with our columnist Ryan Bourne’s piece on the site published a week ago today.

Ryan Bourne: “Levelling the playing field” is no argument for an online sales tax

Wind and nuclear power both produce electricity. But if someone said we needed a tax on wind power to subsidise nuclear, you’d think they were mad.

Ryan Bourne: The Right’s glory was its mastery of economic policy. Why has it given up even thinking about it?

Precisely what does Johnson think was wrong with the 2010-2018 deficit reduction agenda? Who knows? The Tories don’t have a clear economic story.

Sunak’s statement tomorrow. How much like the Old Normal can we afford to make the New Normal be – or try to?

Given the Coronavirus uncertainties, whatever he announces could be even more provisional than most schemes of most Chancellors. 

“Take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.”

The big picture is that Johnson is dashing for growth. We devoutly hope it works but the precedents aren’t promising.

Is Sunak being dragged in the direction of a Universal Basic Income?

Some form of the scheme may be necessary as an expedient. But beware: nothing lasts so long as the temporary.

Childcare policy should support all parents with children – not just those who work in the labour market

By putting money into the hands of parents, in effect, such help would help to drive the demand for childcare of all kinds, formal and informal.

Rosalind Beck: It’s not just EU policy that’s driving conservative voters towards the Brexit Party

The anti-business, anti-private property trajectory is doing it just as much damage – as exemplified in the field of housing and rent.

May decisions for autumn. 1) What’s to be done about the deficit?

The Prime Minister and Hammond must choose between risks.

Tim Stacey: Why conservatives must address inequality

Ignoring the issue would be inconsistent with the principles many on the right hold dear.

We ask our panel: What did you think of the Autumn Statement?

Ryan Bourne, Cllr Sir Merrick Cockell, Andrew Lilico, Cllr Binita Mehta, Andrew Mitchell MP and others give their take on Osborne’s latest mini-Budget.

We ask our panel: What did you think of the Budget?

Cllr Sir Merrick Cockell, Kathy Gyngell, Andrew Lilico, Christopher Pincher MP, Simon Richards and others respond to Osborne’s statement.

We ask our panel: What do you want to see in tomorrow’s Budget?

Cllr Sir Merrick Cockell, Ruth Lea, Andrew Lilico, Christopher Pincher MP, Simon Richards and others make their recommendations.

Rory Broomfield: The Freedom Festival will see leading lights of the centre right come together

A host of conservative and libertarian thinkers and campaigners will be arrayed for your inspiration.

The thinktank transfer window has seen some big strikers change hands

Find out who has moved where among the leading centre right organisations.