Johnson’s philosophy owes far more to Oakeshott than to Scruton
The Prime Minister is neither a pessimist nor a foxhunter, but there are other ways to be a conservative.
Today, we publish our latest guide to the new generation of Tory Parliamentarians
This intake represents over a quarter of all Conservative MPs. It will have a huge impact on the outlook and culture of Parliament as a whole.
Brady re-elected Chairman of the 1922 Committee
Blackman and Latham were elected Joint Secretaries. Further details as and when we have them.
This curious contest for the Chairmanship of the 1922 Committee
Conservative backbenchers must choose today between two candidates who at first glance at least have much in common.
The Sussexes – out. Not half in and half out. The Queen acts swiftly and effectively.
We wrote last week that “one cannot fudge membership of the working Royal Family”, and Buckingham Palace clearly thinks so too.
The Queen’s Speech in York, Cummings-style
We suggest that the state coach wends its way from Buckingham Palace to York along the slow lane of the A1 – via Finchley Road, Brent Cross and the Doncaster by-pass.
The Commons should vote on the Big Ben bing bang bong bung
A vote by MPs is the only sensible way to resolve the matter one way or the other – assuming that the £500,000 target is reached.
Maximum flexibility – the Government’s starting assumption in post-Brexit negotiations
There is a good reason why they have rejected all limiting amendments to the Withdrawal Agreement, and are making legislative provision for swift divergence.
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Wiggin to challenge Brady for the Chairmanship of the 1922 Committee
Both men sit broadly on the centre-right of the Parliamentary Party. That there is no candidate from the centre-left is a sign of internal change.
Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: Good King Boris triumphs over the doomsters
Seldom have the politics of magnanimity been used so skilfully to baffle dissent.
Exclusive. No 10 says CCHQ will move out of Matthew Parker Street – and into the Midlands or North. It wants your ideas about a venue.
It adds that “there will be a small office in London but maybe up by King’s Cross.”
How to leave the Royal Family – as working members of it, at any rate
The principle behind any settlement for the Sussexes should be simple: one can’t be half in and half out.
Scruton and the Tories. “A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country.”
Why is the Party so mistrustful of Tory intellectuals? We mourn the passing of our former contributor.
How to help hold those new Red Wall seats. Introducing the Midlands and Middlesbrough masterclass.
The Whips and CCHQ should utilise the experience of Bretherton, Bradley, Clarke, Hughes and Rowley – all of whom won Labour seats in 2017.