Mark Reckless follows Carswell and defects to UKIP
The Rochester and Strood MP has jumped ship and called a by-election. What are the implications?
If war is to be waged against ISIS, it cannot stop at the Syrian border. Which is gone in any event.
But Arabs and Sunni Muslims must take the military lead.
Cameron’s conference speeches tell the sad story of his leadership
Whatever happened to the conviction and consistency of Cameron’s early years as party leader? Nowadays, it’s hard to know what his beliefs really are.
The Commons must ask some hard questions tomorrow about bombing Iraq
When British planes fly to Iraq, will they really be doing more than “mowing the grass”?
The worst fault of the Westminster elite is that it is not elitist enough
Demagogic attacks by UKIP and the SNP on the Conservatives and Labour are inspired by an unacknowledged and unrealistic egalitarianism.
What’s the answer to the English Question? Have your say in our survey
Also: questions on next week’s party conference. Are you going? And if not, why not?
EVEL plans at Chequers
There are ways in which Commons debates and votes can be engineered – and not “in tandem and at the same pace” as plans for Scotland.
The Scottish Conservatives should now call themselves the Scottish Unionists once again
It’s as Unionists that they are enjoying a modest revival. And it’s as Unionists that they can seek to further it.
Justice for England – Today’s Chequers options
English votes for English laws, soft and hard versions. English Parliament, soft and hard versions. Cutting the number of Scottish MPs. Doing nothing at all.
After the Wharton Bill on Europe, a Wharton Vote on England?
Downing Street is mulling a means of putting Labour on the spot. How inspiring it would be to see evidence that it’s more than a tactical wheeze.
Only the Conservatives can deliver democracy for the English
If Scottish MPs feel they are “second class” by no longer being able to vote on matters which are nothing to do with them, then too bad.
WATCH: And Finally, “A Nation Speaks…”
For your post-referendum delectation, a snapshot from the 1970s of a truly British national conversation.
A new model for the constitution. A new model for Conservative leadership.
Number 10’s exam crisis style of leadership has once again been found wanting – but, this time, on a matter so serious that it cannot be allowed to continue.
Scottish Referendum Results Live Blog: The Union is safe, and the fallout begins
Let us take you through the morning after the night before.
The 1922 Committee may meet next week – whether or not Parliament is recalled
Cameron’s “vow” to Scotland, apparently at the expense of England, has caused deep unease.