Lewis Feilder: UK laws haven’t been strong enough to protect memorials. But all of that is about to change.

The maximum sentence of imprisonment will now be ten years’ imprisonment, reflecting the severity of the nature of the crime.

Austen Morgan: Is Buckland letting the judges set the pace on reform?

A contest exists between traditional common lawyers, who believe the constitution exists (in their minds), and modernisers including myself.

David Davis: The Covid public inquiry should open in October, be held in two stages – and prepare for the unexpected

First, it should present future recommendations within a year. Next, on a longer timescale, it should look at what went wrong.

Caroline Abrahams: Carers need a combination of support to fulfil their vital role – here’s how the Government can play its part

In the wake of International Women’s Day, the fifth article in a five-piece series on ConservativeHome this week.

Ben Houchen: The Budget. On Wednesday, Sunak must hear the voice of the North – and kickstart a new era of job creation.

The “Red Wall” communities in my area overwhelmingly backed Johnson in the last election, and it’s essential that the faith they put in him is returned.

Daniel Hannan: Ignore the Europhile sneers. Joining the Pacific bloc marks the rebirth of Global Britain.

The CPTPP is preferable to the EU because it elevates mutual recognition over harmonisation.

Benedict Rogers: The Government urgently needs an integration plan for those fleeing oppression in Hong Kong

An emergency cross-departmental ministerial meeting must take place – to ensure there’s a strategy for Hong Kongers’ arrival.

John O’Connell: To ensure efficient government spending, we need a new Parliamentary Budget Committee

A dedicated body could focus on scrutinising the economy and effectiveness of future plans. Australia and New Zealand already have similar models.

WATCH: Patel – “I am sorry if I have upset people in any way whatsoever”

“We were not being supported in our work…This is a challenging department,” the Home Secretary says.

Ben Houchen: My advice to the Prime Minister. Go green for more jobs in the Red Wall – and double down on levelling up.

The fourth piece in a ConHome series this week on the Prime Minister’s Reset Moment – and what should follow from it.

Damian Green: Why a forced choice between a Brexity North and a Globalist South would be a false one – and damage our Party

The first of a ConHome series this week on Boris Johnson’s Reset Moment – and what should follow from it.

Bob Seely: Lessons from the Cummings era about leadership, decentralisation, localism – and making more use of MPs

Compare and contrast how government works with what the Armed Forces do – and their practice of decentralised command.

Caino-ho-ho

Finding a new Chief of Staff is only the start of the changes that Johnson needs to make his government work.

Mark Lehain: “The Government stands unequivocally against critical race theory.” The significance of Badenoch’s speech this week.

The Campaign for Common Sense has four simple, low-effort, suggestions as to how schools can be helped to get back on track.

Stephen Crabb: Sunak must extend the uplift to Universal Credit – and make his intentions clear now

Number 10 should spot the political problem on the horizon and avoid it by having a clear plan.