Henry Hill
“Being more popular than an incumbent government that has been in office for 14 years is an essential first step for any leader of the opposition. But it is not in itself a test of the skills needed to govern.”
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We must be honest. Successive Conservative governments have betrayed voters over immigration.
William Atkinson
“A new report from the Centre for Policy Studies shows how Rishi Sunak can finally deliver David Cameron’s “tens of thousands” pledge. But it is not enough. The Conservatives should be aiming for Net Zero immigration.”
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The European elections are bogus, but the EU is still needed to defend freedom
Andrew Gimson
“A Brussels club which admits democrats and blackballs Putin is the only proper and practical way forward.”
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A memo to future ministers. Building enough houses requires beef not spam.
Peter Franklin
“Contrary to the NIMBY caricature, the British people are willing to accept new development. But if we want them to accept more of it, then ministers must offer them more in return.”
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After a defeat, where can the Conservatives find another Lord Woolton to reinvigorate CCHQ?
John Oxley
“There is perhaps one obvious candidate. A person who, like Woolton, cut his stripes in retail, learning how to run a complex organisation that delivers what people want before turning to politics: Andy Street.”
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We need to take cybersecurity and supply chains as seriously as our military alliances
Ruth Edwards MP
“We need to agree what tools we will use to retaliate for such acts and raise the cost of carrying them out, thereby increasing deterrence.”
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Surging homelessness is a sobering reminder of Britain’s immoral failure to build
Cllr Tom Jones
“For too long, politicians have taken the politically easy decision to campaign against building homes, even perfectly suitable ones, on the principle – if it can be labelled as such – of securing votes from NIMBYs.”
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Conservatives understand the philosophical importance of trees. We must plant more.
Kitty Thompson
“With the general election looming, it is time for a more practical approach to what we want to achieve from planting trees. Accordingly, the Conservative Environment Network has launched a manifesto for our trees, woodlands, and forests.”
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The Conservatives should have persuaded a ‘big beast’ to stand for Mayor of London
James Ford
“In future, the party needs to select a stronger candidate with a higher profile – and it needs to select the candidate much earlier in the election cycle.”
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Sex education. Ministers are right to tighten guidance – but they can only do so much.
William Atkinson
“Whatever is taught in the classroom, children still have access to the internet. Moreover, responsibility for the whole contested subject will soon be in Labour’s hands.”
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