How much does a Party leader’s back story matter?

There’s little evidence from the history of either main party to suggest that it has counted much to date electorally – if at all.

Philip May, Samantha Cameron, Marina Wheeler, Sarah Vine – and the power of the political spouse

The Prime Minister’s interview yesterday was a reminder of the fact.

Nigel Evans: Airport expansion. If prevarication was an Olympic sport, we would win the gold, silver and bronze medals

Now is the time to copy what the rest of Europe is doing and make a decision on capacity at Heathrow and Gatwick without further delay

Robert Jenrick MP delivers his maiden speech

After 25 years and 16 consecutive defeats a by-election victory for the Conservatives while in Government

WATCH: Hague “very concerned” over situation in Ukraine

Foreign Secretary warns of escalation of tension

Heresy of the week: David Cameron is the most Eurosceptic leader we’ve ever had

Here's a paradox for you: The more rightwing that some rightwingers get, the more like a bunch of lefties they behave…. Read more »