Daniel Hannan: Spicer didn’t deny the Holocaust – but the Twitter mob simply doesn’t care

One virtue of democracy is that it does not give special prominence to the loudest people in judging the mood of a crowd.

Henry Hill: Sturgeon is backing away from head-on confrontation with May

Also: Brokenshire sets Good Friday deadline for talks as UUP elect new leader; and Welsh Tories regain second place as Reckless ‘re-rats’ from UKIP.

Rebecca Lowe Coulson: Compulsory voting? Only as a last resort. And we’re not there yet.

Britain has a tradition of democracy, and Britons shunning elections are not, typically, making a stance against that.

Andrew Kennedy: What to do on the doorsteps to win in May

When 90 per cent of people voted either Tory or Labour, a simple “may we count on your support” was probably sufficient. In this climate, we must be smarter.

James Frayne: Beleaguered corporate executives have much to learn from politicians

Westminster is streets ahead of most boardrooms in dealing with intense media scrutiny.

Iain Duncan Smith: At long last, the USA has shown clear commitment to act against Assad

Obama’s desperate and impotent decision to abandon the Middle East to the Russians is being overturned. Not before time.

Nicky Morgan: I’ve voted for military action in Syria before – and am ready to do so again if necessary

A consequence of Brexit is a danger that the UK ends up having less influence on EU member states over such responses – or sanctions against Russia.

Lewis Baston: Those predicting Conservative hegemony should remember 1992

John Major secured more votes than any other Prime Minister in unpromising circumstances – but ‘stretching the elastic of democracy’ would cost the Party dearly.

Syed Kamall: Secretive Verhofstadt, constructive Barnier

Tusk’s statement last week responding to Article 50 struck the right tone. It was measured, matter of fact and avoided confrontation.

Iain Dale: Guess who mentioned Hitler, Hitler, Hitler, Hitler, Hitler, Hitler, Hitler, Hitler, Hitler, Hitler, Hitler…and, yes, Hitler?

Yes, Livingstone named him 12 times when interviewed by me this week. Plus: Saudi Arabia uncovered, Michael Howard unmuzzled. And: In memory of Helen Szamuely.

James Frayne: These negotiations will tell the world a lot about the EU

Is it interested in reforming to tackle its long-term problem? Will it let deals be held to ransom by Spain and Wallonia? Will it finally start taking security seriously? The next few years will tell us.

Garvan Walshe: Why Britain must speak out against Orban’s assault on the Central European University

Dissidents in Eastern Europe could look to Thatcher’s Britain to stand up for their liberty. Are we still the sort of people to whom democrats turn?

Henry Hill: Brown, Jones, and Dugdale want powers anywhere but London

Also: Brokenshire insists restoring Ulster devolution remains the focus; Sturgeon may try to defy May over a referendum; and why not make Gibraltar actually British?

Alex Morton: Pro-immigration. Anti-Small Business. Pro-EU. And anti-Tory. The irresistible rise of the New Professional Class

The core of their beliefs is that elite expertise is preferred and believed superior to messier concepts such as the market or democracy.

James Frayne: How should the church respond to the decline of Christianity in Britain?

As observant Christians approach minority status, public figures might become more willing to highlight the plight of believers abroad.