Rachel Wolf: In defence of Cameron

My local secondary schools were no-go areas and no one from my primary school went to one. That won’t be my children’s experience, and he can take a lot of credit.

James Frayne: Why a populist programme wouldn’t work for Johnson. Working class voters aren’t values votes.

Middle class hostility to the working class and lower middle class is common, while working class and lower middle class hostility is practically non-existent.

James Frayne: The new Prime Minister won’t triumph on Leave votes alone. Here’s how he can win some Remain supporters over.

The NHS, the environment, childcare: the creative energies of Team Johnson must be poured into new policies for these.

Robert Halfon: Old Etonian Johnson now drives a white van

Raising national insurance, fewer “sin taxes”, public sector pay rises, more schools spending – all are part of his programme.

Dean Godson: There are plenty of ideas on the centre-right. Here’s how it can create a new, decent, patriotric consensus.

Despite polarisation on Brexit, there is more agreement among voters than often appears – and therefore more cause for optimism.

Alan Mak: Conservatism 4.0 – We must ensure that no-one is left behind by the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The second article in a three-part series explaining why adapting to a society and economy shaped by technology is key.

Clark Vasey: Welcome to the Blue Collar Conservatism relaunch

Esther McVey with the support of MPs from across the party is refreshing and renewing the project.

Alex Morton: Riots, looting, pillaging, yellow vests. France shows what Britain could face if Brexit is blocked.

A new book argues that the country is divided between a metropolitan elite, which rules for its own advantage – and the rest.

James Frayne: Five new political parties that could be formed

Specifically for anti-Brexit politicians, the path to creating such a party lies firmly on what we think of as the Left;

“For mighty dread had seized their troubled mind”

Unlike the angel, we’re unable to announce tidings of great joy. But it’s worth mulling why the Christmas season can pause even Brexit hostilities.

Robert Halfon: A new, magical Conservative leader with presents for all? Sorry – I don’t believe in Santa Claus.

Plus: Bad Tory language. Cutting VAT, Good Conservative news for workers. And: a second referendum – not a People’s Vote but a Cheater’s Vote.

The best way to broaden access at grammar schools is to build more of them

Artificial restrictions have created huge competitive pressure on places, but lowering standards is not the answer.

Robert Halfon: Why are white working class boys underachieving in our schools?

Rather than obsess about lack of aspiration, it is the lack of social capital that we should be focusing on.

Steven Woolfe: To win the working class northern vote, the Conservative Party must change its attitude and tone

The issue lies in the Party’s image and how it communicates with voters, not the actual message.

Adam Wildman: How we respond to tragedies like Grenfell defines us – complacency and neglect must end for good

Maybe it’s because I grew up next to the tower, or that I lost a member of my family in the fire, but next week’s anniversary of the tragedy has an added poignancy for me.