Good manners and same sex marriage

It’s here. It’s happening. And those who didn’t want it should live with it – graciously.

Lord Ashcroft: “Vote UKIP, get Labour.” Does that argument work for the Conservatives?

My polling evidence suggests that it matters at the margins – but in marginal seats, the margins matter.

Interview: Andrew Gimson meets James Delingpole, a conservative who thinks the British Establishment stinks

Macmillan: “a soft fascist”. Letwin: “The devil incarnate.” And how Steve Hilton loved staghunting. Breibart’s new UK Executive Editor speaks out.

Andrew Rosindell MP: Yes, the leadership has made mistakes. But after last week’s Budget, we must unite to win next year.

We and the country cannot allow Ed Miliband to win, and Nigel Farage to help him to do so.

Benn’s warning to the Tories

The Tory tradition is wide, not exclusive, and should encompass those who have felt forced to join UKIP

A grassroots conference debating political ideas? How refreshing

Why the Freedom Festival gives me hope for the right.

Lord Ashcroft: Miliband’s referendum non-pledge will win votes for Labour – if the Conservatives let it

There was a trap in yesterday’s speech which the Tories must not fall into.

Five EU questions for Ed Miliband – and one for Nigel Farage

The Labour leader’s speech is typically confused. Here are the key questions it raises.

Henry Hill: Ulster Labour brand Miliband “colonial oppressor” over refusal to stand candidates

Also: Plaid take hard line against UKIP; ‘Amnesty letter’ investigations begin; and questions for Ruth Davidson.

Stephen Tall: The immigration choice for the Conservatives – pro-business, or pro-UKIP?

The Institute of Directors, the Economist, the Centre for Entrepreneurs, the CBI…none of them cared for James Brokenshire’s speech.

Nick Clegg sees UKIP as his secret ally

For all his talk about taking on UKIP he really sees them as his best hope for portraying Euroscepticism as an unappealing cause.

Terry Barnes: Cameron should have backed AV when he had the chance – but it’s too late now

If the Conservatives doesn’t win a majority in 2015, one of the reasons will be their 2011 decision to stick with First Past The Post.

The proportion of Party members wanting a pact with UKIP falls to under a third

And the percentage opposing a deal with the LibDems? 92 per cent.

Lord Ashcroft: The Conservatives don’t attract too few women. They attract too few of everyone.

When it comes to the policy priorities of men and women, there is little to choose between their likelihood to vote Tory.

Ed Miliband is a strong argument to vote Conservative

Tory voters are even willing to keep Clegg on if it means preventing Labour’s return to government.