The new points-based immigration system gives ministers a lot of room for manoeuvre
It really depends on what meaning the Government ends up giving to “approved sponsor”, “appropriate skill level”, and “shortage occupation”.
Introducing ConservativeHome’s new Deputy Editor: Charlotte Gill
She will be familiar to many readers as a journalist and commentator who has been published in the Daily Telegraph, The Times, the Spectator and elsewhere.
Ministers must act to spur a tougher, more pro-active police response to Extinction Rebellion
The Cambridgeshire Constabulary have been rightly criticised, but the Government needs to set timorous senior officers on firmer legal ground.
The Johnson adviser with the most power
No, not you-know-who, but David Frost, Johnson’s Europe adviser. When was the last time a SpAd led for the Government with a major speech?
Cameron noted the Environment Agency’s flawed approach to flooding. But the problem has still not been dealt with.
There is a refusal to provide dredging on animal welfare grounds. But millions of small mammals, insects, and invertebrates, are being drowned.
Beware the Eye of Johnson
It is straining to be bigger and better, and see further, faster. But the lesson of the story is that it can’t see everywhere at once.
A brief history of Fiscal Rules
They keep changing. But does it matter? For the last 30 years, when it comes to the public finances, the diet always starts tomorrow.
Beneath the headlines, there’s a case for this having been a continuity reshuffle
The shock departure of Sajid Javid obscures the fact that there was much less churn than one might expect, especially at the lower levels.
Whacking the BBC. Change is coming – whether the Corporation likes it or not.
This site is opposed to subscription funding and a decriminalised licence fee. But both will be forced on the BBC if it doesn’t reform.
The Prime Minister’s Bridges and Circuses. Why Sunak’s duty is to rein in Johnson’s instincts.
The new Chancellor has work to do if he is to fend off the wrath of the Gods of the Copybook Headings.
Our reshuffle predictions. What we got right and what we didn’t.
“Javid has already seen one SpAd fired. The Prime Minister may push to dismiss at least two more…which he would resist. This one may not end well.”
A victory for free speech. But clear legal safeguards are still needed.
Tightening the definition of a “hate incident” would help. Our new Attorney General has a lot of work to do if public confidence is to be restored.
Carlaw elected new Leader of the Scottish Conservatives
As expected, the MSP for Eastwood won decisively, gaining over three-quarters of the vote.
Reshuffle Live Blog – As the reshuffle winds down, the new Johnson Cabinet in full
Having “got Brexit done”, this is the team the Prime Minister wants beside him to push forward his domestic agenda.
“There are kids who can read and write today because of Nick Gibb”
Politicians get a kicking, sometimes deservedly, but if you want an example of committed public service, look no further, on this reshuffle day, than at this one.