“Labour will win in Stoke, LibDems could come second.” File this prediction away for use on the night.
Whatever happens, the Conservative consensus is that the Party is pushing less hard in the city than in Copeland.
Councils are to blame for the failure to take more refugees
Those directing their moral outrage at Amber Rudd have the wrong target.
Hodge’s finger tip control
Council leaders will draw a moral from those mis-sent text messages: that if Ministers are put under enough pressure, they will cough up the loot.
Cooper’s anger over unaccompanied child refugees should be targeted at Paris, Rome and Athens, not the Home Office
If we prioritise rescuing children from the incompetence of EU governments, that means children can be rescued from the slaughter of the Middle East.
Ten reasons why the whips were able to crush the rebels
Most of the latter are used to trying to stop rebellions, not start them.
The Home Secretary’s letter to Conservative MPs offering assurances on the status of EU nationals
We publish the letter referenced by Ed Vaizey in this afternoon’s debate.
May should be generous to EU citizens in Britain. But her stance is right – and her opponents’ rhetoric overblown.
Some of the distress of those in question has been caused by diehard Remainers, who are stirring up as much alarm as possible about Brexit regardless of the human cost.
Andrew Gimson’s Commons sketch: Sir Keir wins a Brexit concession for the Dinner Party
Parliamentary sovereignty has become fashionable among Europhiles who used to consider it barbaric.
Bercow’s Trump outburst was uncharacteristic of him
We explain why.
Eric Pickles: Netanyahu’s visit. It would be fitting were Britain later to sign its first free trade deal with the Middle East’s only true democracy.
Our relationship with Israel makes us safer, healthier, and more prosperous.
Conservative donations dipped sharply after the EU referendum. How might Party finances be restored?
The loss of Feldman, the hopelessness of Corbyn and Eurosceptic donor fatigue all play their part. CCHQ says it has a plan to get the money rolling in again.
Housing. We need a Macmillan-style drive to build new homes – even if it means loosening the Green Belt
Javid’s plans are shaping up to be a last-ditch attempt to hit his target within the constraints of the present system.
What America has to teach Britain about scrutinising judges
There is plenty to dislike about the US system, but we’d do well to learn from it – if only to avoid travelling a similar road.
How far should we go to preserve the Union? Take our monthly survey.
Plus: rate the Cabinet, and share your views on the most likely outcome of the next general election.
The coming local elections. Watch for a satisfied May, a beleaguered Corbyn…and a smug Farron
They take place three months from tomorrow – as will Birmingham’s mayoral election and that Surrey council tax referendum.