Marcus Roberts: Now this is what I call a game of politics
The Fabians’ Deputy General Secretary reviews Crusader Kings II. It’s like Westminster, only with actual backstabbing.
Grant Shapps: A blast on the trumpet for Full Orchestra Conservatism
The sweeping breadth of reform being championed by Conservative MPs is now so commonplace that it is hardly remarked upon in the newspapers.
Henry Hill: Childcare battle sees SNP voting down its own policies
Also: Welsh economist accuses Westminster of unfairly chancing Welsh tax powers on ‘highly losable’ referendum
Stephen Tall: The past elections the main parties love and fear
Mind you, Heath’s Law probably applies: “The next election will resemble the last election more closely than most people believe.”
Garvan Walshe: As Israel buries Sharon, Egypt’s al-Sisi gets ready to wield power
The Egyptian general has become smitten by the personality cult allowed to grow up around him.
Priti Patel MP: Why we need to introduce a new Victims’ Law
Such a law would strengthen the new code of practice that followed my 2011 Bill.
Iain Dale: So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye…
Parting is such sweet sorrow.
Brian Monteith: Before Scotland’s referendum, we need to know Cameron’s plan for the whole UK
The vote in September will be about more than just one part of it.
Adrian Hilton: Art tells us more about the First World War than any politician’s speech
Of course, plays can be used to peddle myths and propaganda. But acting is concerned with truth and sensibility in ways that politics cannot be.
Henry Hill: Marian Price receives suspended sentence for fresh terrorist conviction
Also: ‘Tartan terrorist’ appeals extradition from Ireland, and Union backs NI police officer as Gerry Kelly avoids charges
Garvan Walshe: Can you spot Netanyahu’s deliberate mistake?
There are tactical reasons for his insistence that the Palestinians recognise Israel as a Jewish state.
Martin Callanan MEP: A budget cut. Fisheries reform. Protecting shale – and more. What Tories achieved in Europe last year
The choice is between the Conservatives and Labour – and only we can deliver real gains for Britain.
Charlotte Leslie MP: Why we need a Royal College of Teaching
It would help to raise the standing of the teaching profession. A case for a college has been set out in detail by the Teacher Development Trust.
Lewis Baston: Will UKIP escape the fate of its predecessors, who were swallowed by the Conservatives?
From an alleged member of ‘The Cult of the Clitoris’ to the Anti-Waste League, insurgents on the right flowered in the inter-war period.
Adrian Hilton: 2014 – the year for a Royal College of Teaching
It’s a body that could improve educational standards and enhance learning culture.