Andy Street: The West Midlands Local Industrial Strategy ensures we are the workshop of the modern world
From transport tech and data-driven healthcare, to creative enterprises and the services sector, we are forging ahead.
Nicky Morgan: Country before Party? It’s a false choice. The country needs the governing party to deliver on Brexit.
The best outcome is for the Government and its partners to deliver the majority verdict of the referendum and of the last election.
Ashley Fox: MPs must not bind May’s hands on Brexit next week
There are clear signs that Brussels is laying the ground for a compromise – we must not remove their incentive to produce one.
Iain Dale: Replace Hammond with Gove, promote Mordaunt, bring back Raab
Plus: Snubbed by a Remainer. Delighted for Beth Rigby. Tusk japes, May spooks, Francois almost self-combusts. And: is Brexit Brecksit or Breggsit?
Henry Hill: Trimble raises over £10,000 for legal challenge to the backstop
Also: SNP insist on leading Holyrood inquiry into Sturgeon’s handling of Salmond allegations; and Ulster Unionists call for Direct Rule in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Alex Morton: If Brexit is impossible, what is the point of politics?
The idea that leaving the EU simply cannot be done has emerged since the referendum – if true, it would shatter our political system.
Daniel Hannan: Venezuela. Be warned. This is the regime that Corbyn still sees, even now, as his model.
The only US sanctions in place before August 2017 were asset freezes and travel bans aimed at a handful of Chavista politicians and their cronies.
James Frayne: Amid all the turbulence, one politician is surging among UK voters – Donald Trump
Few actually agree with him, but a surprising number say they admire his decisiveness and strength.
Henry Newman: Beyond Malthouse. Which compromises would be feasible and acceptable to secure a deal?
It is still possible to find a landing zone that would be acceptable for the EU and to Eurosceptics.
Howard Flight: I believe the Conservative Party will hold together after Brexit
Fear of both a Corbyn government and an enraged grassroots seems to be keeping Tory MPs together in the crucial votes.
Chloe Westley: A brilliant head teacher, a transformational city school – and the need for mavericks
Last week, I met with one such person. Her name is Katharine Birbalsingh – founder and headmistress of the Michaela Community School.
Nick Hargrave: Conservative moderates need to help change our Party. Here’s how to start doing it.
Our party will not be able to speak for Britain as it really is, and as it will increasingly come to be, unless we make some efforts to reflect this in our membership.
Iain Dale: Self-indulgent Remain Ministers, self-deluded ERG MPs
Plus: My exclusive insight into that May Corbyn summit. Why does the BBC indulge Brok? And: Cooper trooper – not so super.
Henry Hill: Sturgeon warns SNP to brace for early election if budget falls
Also: DUP urge Government to adopt more aggressive approach to EU negotiations; Cardiff Conservative councillor reinstated; and more.
Garvan Walshe: Can civil war be avoided in Venezuela?
A wise US president with a clever plan would be able to reduce the risks. But this one may well squander the opportunity for a peaceful return to democracy.