Given that they saved the Party’s bacon, you would expect senior figures to say and do whatever it takes to keep them on side.
All teenagers should be taught at school about the structure of the British constitution – this would help improve the engagement and basis of knowledge for local government elections.
The ‘bins and council tax’ message which resonated in the local elections needs to be turned into a ‘public services, security and cost of living’ message nationally.
Following the results of last Thursday’s elections, we should feel rejuvenated by the clarity of the pro-Brexit message that the voters sent to us.
And, in its unquiet grave, the Liberal Democrat Frankenstein yawns, stretches and rubs its eyes.
Our rolling list of the local election results in terms of council control.
The Deputy Chairman of the Party has a message for everyone who participated in the Tory campaign.
The Prime Minister visits the Tory flagship council in the aftermath of the Conservatives holding on.
Plus: That customs Cabinet committee meeting – and luck & chance in politics. How Zephaniah has fallen. Javid v Khan. And: my local elections overnight marathon.
The Prime Minister faces a ‘Kobayashi Maru’ test. For those who don’t know their Star Trek, that’s where there is a no win scenario for trainee captains of a starship.
How a unique combination of Heath and Powell saw the Tories swept to power from Sheffield to Lambeth.
“The independent statutory inspection, which concluded last week… was clear that Northamptonshire’s failure was not a case of under-funding.”
Free speech is fundamental to a free country. So we must all make sure that Conservative voices are heard – even where they may not always be welcome.
As Leader of the Conservative Party, I want to thank each and every one of you for all your hard work during the local elections.