Party members want greater democratic powers
Our survey reveals a strong demand for the right to elect Board members and the Party Chairman.
Andrew Gimson’s Conference Diary: Prince Henry’s cap fits
Plus: maintaining a sense of decorum and how a conference pass crisis was averted.
As he prepares to make his speech, Osborne leads our future leader survey for the third month running
The ratings of all those named have scarcely changed – a tribute to the consistency and stability of the survey
Andrew Gimson’s Conference Diary: Let’s treasure Corbyn
Plus: the problems with talking about Boris, and the benefits of drinking Guinness.
What renegotiation? Our latest poll finds Party members unmoved in their resolve to support Brexit
66 per cent declare themselves likely to support quitting the EU, and 30 per cent likely to back staying in it.
Let’s not settle for being the 37 per cent Party, but campaign to become the 44 per cent Party
This conference should be about much more than May’s victory, the next leader or even the Brexit debate. We need to carry on building a social justice conservatism.
Contrasting the conferences will not flatter Corbyn
Labour’s leader had a terrible speech and a chaotic spat over Trident. Left-wingers seeking silver linings won’t find them in the champagne cooler.
Should Britain leave the EU? Come and hear Steve Baker at ConHome’s Conservative Conference fringe meeting
Plus: Our fringe programme for Manchester in full, including other major events on families policy with Priti Patel and how to respond to Corbyn with Liam Fox.
This Burke is the ideal present for anyone interested in politics
The new Everyman edition of Edmund Burke’s writings, edited by Jesse Norman MP, will delight everyone except “sophisters, economists and calculators”.
Lessons of the Conservative Mayoral primary turnout
There are reasons why it was much lower than Labour’s – perhaps even why it was lower than last time round. None the less, CCHQ needs to take a long hard look at it.
From White Van George to Emperor Osborne
With the Conservative Party Conference approaching, we look at the man who is likely to be its star: the Chancellor.
Lord Lawson joining Conservatives for Britain strengthens the campaign group – and the Outists
He has set out stringent red lines as the bare minimum to even consider staying in the EU. It’s hard to see the renegotiation securing them.
London Mayoral Conservative candidate poll. Goldsmith’s lead is up. The primary result will be announced tomorrow.
The view of our Party member readers is settled.
The Cabinet: Who’s up, down…and likely to be out
Nicky Morgan’s leadership ambitions and next week’s Conservative Conference give us the chance to hold a snap review.
How are you likely to vote in the coming EU Referendum? Please take our pre-Conservative Conference survey
Plus our usual monthly questions – including a final shot at who the Conservative candidate should be for next year’s London Mayoral election.