The anti-extremism strategy: What’s right, what’s wrong – and what’s missing
The test of Cameron’s announcement today is less one of words than deeds. It must be followed up across Whitehall and especially, at a local level, by the police.
Drop the Sunday trading plan
Osborne’s localist scheme has its attractions, but Tory backbenchers are angry, the Government risks losing the vote – and there is no mandate for it.
Osborne should stand firm on Tax Credits – but raise the National Insurance threshold to ease the pain
The Laffer Curve is relevant to the poor as well as the rich.
SpAd code of conduct revised to permit what it didn’t permit but Conservative officials claimed it did permit
The new rules clarify when and how special advisers can engage in political activity, but come too late for those needlessly punished for the old system’s shortcomings.
Regardless of what UN officials may say, Britain has the right policy on Syrian refugees
The Government and the British people are giving generously – and deploying their aid in a responsible way.
Uber becomes an early battleground in the London Mayoral election
While Khan supports new red tape, Goldsmith is shifting to a more sceptical position – aware of the electoral possibilities.
Why should a decision about a Sevenoaks school be made at a Whitehall desk?
There is to be a new grammar school, sorry, grammar school extension in Kent. But shouldn’t the good people of that county have charge of such decisions?
Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: Corbyn tries to tame the hooligans, but does not quite succeed
David Cameron’s hooliganism, which extends to stealing Labour policies in broad daylight, cannot long be shamed into silence by the new Leader of the Opposition.
Tax credits – and why it’s time to raise property taxes on high-end owners from abroad
Any slowing-down of Osborne’s proposed changes must be offset by spending cuts or tax rises elsewhere. Here is a suggestion for a contribution.
Gove versus the House of Saud
The Justice Secretary’s victory on the misguided prison deal shows that his opposition to tyranny persists.
How Theresa May led the Leave campaign…and became Prime Minister
Many eyes are on the Mayor of London, but more should be on the Home Secretary – as the only holder of a great office of state who may yet back Leave.
Why Hunt might be wary of his sugar tax report
The Government has a sound case against such a regressive measure, but its accommodation of the public health lobby has left it without space to make it properly.
A shaky start for the pro-EU Remain campaign
The choice is increasingly clear – stay in an ever-closer union, or leave. The pro-EU side’s launch displayed several weaknesses.
How to build the homes we need
The Government is in danger of trying to unpick the housing lock with the wrong key or, in exasperation, simply kicking the door down – which would be a vote-loser.
Cameron’s shrinking renegotiation demands clarify the choice
It will boil down to Remain on roughly the present terms or Leave. ConservativeHome is for Leave. Your view, Boris? Michael? Theresa?