Associations may be wholly merged, rather than simply band together while maintaining control of their own resources.
Fear of the fate that is set to befall the Republicans – the same that befell Labour last year – is hobbling the prospects for the Feldman review.
Labour aren’t going to restrain the Chancellor’s worst fiscal instincts. More than ever, the wonks, watchdogs and writers will have to step in.
The Government should put the question to the House now, in the interests of national security.
It is a case of adapt of die. With Cameron, we adapted. With Trump and Cruz, the Republicans are refusing to do so.
“Signing up is a show of support for the Prime Minister”, the email argues, trying to frame the referendum as a test of loyalty.
Cameron is right to say MPs should vote with their hearts on the EU. But it’s odd to suggest associations are the influence that might stop them doing so.
Cameron’s leadership, the Coalition, Europe. It was meant to be a time of Tory schism. It hasn’t been, so far.
“If years go by where there isn’t serious competition, well then governing parties can become more divided, become complacent, and not do as well as they might”.
From devolution to proportional representation, the left has pursued a far more ambitious agenda of convenient constitutional reform than the Tories.
That is to say, can he do so without overruling associations or locking out those currently on the candidates list?
An MP, councillors, party officers, and donors have received an array of awards.
But it’s their quality that matters more.
When this referendum is over, a healing process must start – for the good of the country.