Redwood returns

He has long been one of the main voices in the Commons for a fairer deal for England. Now he is being heard more widely.

Andrew Marshall: There is a breaking-point for the pro-EU Tory Left as well as for the Tory Right

Where I am in sympathy and where I’m not with the protagonists in the Parris/Goodman debate.

Stephen Tall: Cameron is doing his best to hold his party together, but it may not suffice

Would the Conservatives survive an EU In/Out Referendum in one piece?

With Cameron under pressure, Tory MPs close ranks behind him

When Peter Bone and Philip Davies back the Prime Minister, something is happening in the Conservative Party

Jerry Hayes: My time in Parliament – drunkenness, obscenity and Thatcher

Don’t get me wrong, Thatcher was a great Prime Minister. But, as my memoirs show, she sure lacked a sense of humour.

Sir Bill’s knighthood is part of David Cameron’s outreach

It is a very large olive branch indeed for the Right of the Party – which he needs to keep onside for his EU renegotiation plans.

The ruling tribes of British politics – Day 5: The Tory right and the Tory mainstream

A fusion of Burkean philosophy and Disraelian populism would be a potent combination for a 21st century Conservative Party

Stephen Tall: It’s May 2015. Cameron’s won a majority. And here’s some advice for him from his Chief Whip…

Keep the LibDems on board while appeasing the right. Prepare for full-on conservatism. Oh, and one other small thing…

UKIP is part of a global splintering of the Right and is probably here to stay

By Tim Montgomerie Follow Tim on Twitter Andy Coulson, David Cameron's former head of communications, has written an article for… Read more »

Who on earth are British Influence trying to influence?

By Paul GoodmanFollow Paul on Twitter. My old friend Peter Wilding of British Influence begins a riposte to Douglas Carswell… Read more »

If Cameron is to defuse Leigh’s criticisms, he must get on the front foot over renegotiation

By Paul GoodmanFollow Paul on Twitter. Cynics will say that now Edward Leigh has his knighthood in his pocket (so… Read more »

Philip Hammond’s spending review rebellion may be more loyal than it looks

By Mark WallaceFollow Mark on Twitter.  When Freeborn John Lilburne, the Leveller, appeared before the Star Chamber in 1637, he refused to… Read more »

Plots and whispers

By Paul GoodmanFollow Paul on Twitter. Now here's a dog that didn't bark in the night-time. Or rather, an MP… Read more »

Three ways for Cameron to get back on the front foot – and stay there

By Paul GoodmanFollow Paul on Twitter. Here are three measures that, if implemented – Will help to quell the charge… Read more »

Cameron’s been likened to Major. More votes like this one, and the comparison will be with Lord North.

By Paul GoodmanFollow Paul on Twitter. Parliament means Party, and Party means Whips. In other words, MPs must always form… Read more »