Ben Roback: When masks become memes: The partisan political climate has hurt America’s fight against coronavirus

There is still time for the president to show leadership on this issue, but the window of opportunity is narrowing.

Robert Tyler: We need a Margaret Thatcher Foundation for Democracy

The political foundations of other centre-right governments around the world wield significant influence and are powerful tools for foreign policy.

WATCH: Republican senator wants “people to be comfortable to peacefully protest”

“But boy, you sure don’t want these poor business owners getting hurt. People get hurt. As you know, we’ve had… law enforcement have lost their life.”

Garvan Walshe: America’s military leaders are ready to resist illegal orders from the country’s rogue President. How has it come to this?

Trump seems to be modelling himself on Richard Nixon. But he’s more like segregationalist George Wallace.

Trump’s brutal response to the riots puts him closer to the people than his liberal opponents

American liberals have a fervent belief in equality, and will do everything they can for the American people short of spending any time with them.

Lord Ashcroft: Trump stands a better chance of re-election in November than you may think

In political terms, there is still time for the Coronavirus crisis to turn the tables on the President. But it hasn’t yet.

Neil O’Brien: The balance of power between economic and social conservatives may be shifting to the latter

We lost Putney, but gained loads of poorer seats in the north and midlands. That’s highlighted the tensions.

Ben Roback: Introducing the real winner from the Democrat primaries to date. Trump.

His campaign team are likely to be rubbing their hands with glee at the prospect of facing off against Sanders.

Ben Roback: Scant sign of festive cheer as Republicans and Democrats wage an impeachment war

Donald Trump’s approval ratings in the next month may signal whether he is heading for the fate of Bill Clinton or Richard Nixon.

Lord Ashcroft: Would victories for Johnson and Trump herald the triumph of conservatism?

My research suggests that parties of the centre-right should be cautious about mistaking transactional voter support for deeper allegiance.

Lord Ashcroft: My perspective on the US and UK elections

And how we reached what seems like an unusually grim and shambolic time in national life.

Ben Roback: 2020. Mayor Pete surges in Iowa.

Still a long shot for the candidacy, this development means that Buttigieg is a name you will be hearing much more about in the weeks and months to come.

Ben Roback: Impeachment and scandals – the backdrop to the 2020 election is set

“Read the transcript” has become the à la mode at Trump rallies, replacing previous favourites including “Lock her up” and “Build the wall”.

Lord Ashcroft: With a year to go, my latest research looks at Trump’s chances of getting a second term

A portion of his 2016 voters are unimpressed and wavering – but the President’s fate is not settled. Particularly as the Democrats are yet to agree a candidate.

Ben Roback: Trump and Syria. If your guiding principle is to withdraw from the world stage, his decision is quite sensible

“Sometimes you gotta let them fight, like two kids in a [parking] lot and then you pull them apart,” he said.