Kit Malthouse – the pragmatic Brexit broker bringing Tory MPs together

He learned at Westminster Council and City Hall the politics of persuading people to agree.

“The baby-faced assassin” is Defence Secretary. Has he already launched a coup?

Gavin Williamson is gifted, well-connected, successful – and not devoid of ambition. His former deputy is now Chief Whip. This is a controversial appointment.

John Healey: Why Conservatives should back our plan to tackle the scourge of homelessness

In Government, Labour built on the work of George Young in doing so. Now it’s time for some cross-party co-operation in reverse.

Peers need cutting down to size

And the Liberal Democrats are grossly over-represented in the Lords. So no Lord Cable of Bushy Park, please, and no Lord Davey of Bentalls.