Henry Hill: Gove’s challenge – what if the Protocol ends up threatening the peace in Northern Ireland?

The problem with conjuring the threat of republican terrorism to oppose a land border is the signal it sends to their loyalist counterparts.

Henry Hill: Johnson to spearhead pro-Union strategy with more visits to Scotland

Also: Spotlight on the literal handful of MPs providing Stormont’s entire opposition; and Scottish Tories offer a budget deal to the SNP.

Henry Hill: Davidson ready to lead next ‘No’ campaign as would-be successors battle over her legacy

Also: Democratic Unionists ‘under pressure’ over Brexit u-turn; and Gove backs Bowie’s criticism of SNP over no-deal preparations.

David Shiels: What to look for in Ulster’s fiercely competitive European election

Ultimately, they may reveal less about Brexit and more about the longer-term trends in Northern Ireland’s political landscape.

Henry Hill: Unionist parties unite against backstop as Varadkar rules out fresh talks

Also: Welsh Labour choose their new leader (and First Minister) this afternoon; Scottish Tories attack SNP over tax divergence plans.

Ciaran Cadden: Northern Ireland needs voluntary coalitions to revive devolution

The general election may have put the latest crisis on hold, but the dominance of Stormont’s ‘big two’ will keep causing problems.

Henry Hill: Davidson named Scottish Politician of the Year

Also: Davies defends Welsh devo-sceptics; Tory peer spearheads bid for gay marriage in Ulster; Davidson attacks SNP’s policy vacuum; and Foster comes out swinging for Brexit.

How close should May get to the Democratic Unionist Party?

The recent love-bombing campaign has got the Northern Irish Tories worried. The case for a deal is obvious, but so are the risks.

Henry Hill: Villiers denies that Brexit threatens the peace process

Also: Davies sets out Welsh Conservatives’ whole-life plan; Davidson closes gap with Scottish Labour; Northern Irish Labour rebel and contest elections; Scottish left clash over tax and oil; and more.

Henry Hill: Davidson attacks SNP plan allocating a state guardian to every Scottish child

Also: Welsh Conservatives attack urban-focused Labour. And did the Scottish Nationalists know of concerns about MP weeks before withdrawing the whip?