The Moggcast. Universal Credit – “You would save money if you funded it properly”.

Rees-Mogg is “worried” by reports that working families will lose money. Plus: how should May pitch for Labour voters? And why he is “always on good behaviour.”

Osborne raided Universal Credit budgets, but it’s Hammond who is suffering the hangover

The prospect of millions of families losing out financially makes ministers jittery – as, presumably, those briefing the press intend.

WATCH: McDonnell – Universal Credit “is not a system that can work any more”

The Shadow Chancellor says it’s “in shambles” and “iniquitous”.

Alok Sharma: Go to jobcentres, listen to claimants and staff – and you’ll hear the case for Universal Credit loud and clear

The legacy benefits system is a mix of six benefits, has three cliff-edges – and punishes extra hours. It lets people down and holds them back.

WATCH: “Work is the best route out of poverty” – May and Corbyn debate Universal Credit

“I remember the single mother who told me she wanted to get into the workplace…but the JobCentre had told her she’d be better off on benefits.”

Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: Robespierre laughs, and a loyal Conservative asks May about Brexit

Corbyn united the Tory tribe by describing it as sullen.

John Glen: Why we are launching our Help to Save scheme today

This is a robust, Conservative policy that enhances the stability of our society by encouraging and supporting prudent financial decision-making.

Iain Dale: May, the Eric Dier of Downing Street, steps up to take that fifth penalty

Plus: The Sports Minister speaks to a stranger on the tube. Phone-in callers back Universal Credit. And: It’s Coming Home, It’s Coming Home, It’s Coming Home…

Neil O’Brien: We Conservatives need to refresh ourselves to stop Corbyn. That’s why Onward is being launched.

Even in lefty France, socialist policies are now being dumped by Emmanuel Macron in favour of free markets. Now is the time to develop our next round of big ideas.

Mark Ellse: Conservatives must become better at choosing their political language

Adopting the lexicon of the left muddles our thinking and undermines proper understanding of our positions.

Thomas Hogg: Let’s get a sense of perspective. May must stay – and here’s why.

I finish by imploring you to consider the effect on our Brexit negotiations if we change negotiators half way through.

London Labour councils are punishing the poor

The high Council Tax taper in Lambeth, Brent, Harrow, and Waltham Forest means less incentive to come off benefits and into work.

Lord Ashcroft: “There are more rainy days than sunny days.” My New Year focus groups.

People did not feel committed to their current party. The next election was, they hoped, a long way away, by which time much could have changed.

And the Word was made…tweet?

Whatever you believe, there is force in the claim that truth sets you free. But this Christmas, as at other times, it comes with a cost.

Steve Barclay: A balanced Budget which ensures that Britain is fit for the future

It continues to clear the deficit, prepare for Brexit, and back our businesses with the support they need to boost productivity.