Dr Eliza Filby: Cameron’s tree needs Thatcher’s moral roots

If he seriously wishes to reverse two decades of Conservative failure at the polls, he would do well to channel some of her resolve.

WATCH: Blair makes the case for staying in Europe

“I believe passionately that leaving Europe would do significant damage to our economy… and go against the very qualities that mark us out still as a great, global nation.”

Cameron Penny: All hail Blair, the Conservative Party’s secret weapon on Europe

His dire warnings that Cameron will hold an in/out referendum should be a gift to the Tories on the doorstep.

Graeme Archer: Those Labour mugs in full

An exciting new political pottery range reveals far too much about the vendors. Available while stocks last.

The Diana-fication of the Commons

The Chamber’s culture change is for the worse – and it serves voters ill at a time when the country’s future is threatened.

Cameron is correct to wish to remain in the Commons

Continuing to serve would demonstrate commitment to public service as a vocation, and allow future Governments to draw on his expertise and experience.

This Government can’t get no satisfaction

Even with the economy on the up, approval ratings have remained stubbornly low.

Tom Gash: Let’s check the Prime Minister’s power to reshape Whitehall

They should have to show that changes to the civil service’s departmental structures serve the public interest rather than party political or personnel management goals.

Ukraine, Putin – and why Cameron should now commit to NATO’s defence spending target

The crisis wasn’t on the agenda at Cabinet this week. Some Conservative Cabinet Ministers now want a pledge to hit the two per cent goal. They are right.

The business case

A lesson of Miliband’s assault on businesses is that they can no longer rely on others to communicate the benefits of what they do to voters.

Interview: Ken Clarke – “The Greeks have made it impossible, unless they come up with some brilliant solution, to stay in the Euro.”

“The Cameroons” are wrong to view Tony Blair as “the Master”. It was “a pity” to move Michael Gove, and the EU referendum will not heal Tory divisions on Europe.

Will Goodhand: Our campaign in the tipping point seat that could give Cameron a majority

Here in Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland, we have a strong message, the right conditions for it, and the right people to spread it.

Charlotte Leslie MP: My part in Michael Cockerell’s Inside the Commons

My enthusiasm for opening up Parliament to the people is put to the test in a new BBC TV series.

Naomi Newstead: Standing up for the Londoners Labour forgot

On an estate New Labour made iconic, the council is trying to rip off homeowners.

Iain Dale: So you support plain packaging. Call yourself a Conservative?

Plus: Here comes Syriza. The Teflon Greens. Mystic Dale v Nick Clegg. The Political Book Awards. And: There’s no such thing as an illegal war.