This morning, despite claims it would never happen, we seem to have a unicorn made flesh – just in time for Christmas.
Local Conservatives have challenged the Mayor over the closure of Blackhorse Lane Bridge. Our campaign is resonating with residents.
My experience in Ely has shown me that it can be done – with tenacity, optimism and the broadest possible local backing.
Plus: Unsung Conservative heroes. The Centre for Rocket Studies. And: why do we need the traditional, three-year University course?
The Chancellor has been fortunate that the public finances have improved substantially at a particularly convenient time.
In the second article of our mini-series, the Harlow MP calls for a relentless focus on the cost of living, a skills-based economy, social injustices and affordable housing.
In the second of three articles, the Weston-super-Mare MP sets out plans on tax, housing deficits and debt to help achieve inter-generational justice.
Plus: The train of communism stalls but the train of conservatism stutters. And: Tackling Burning Injustices does not mean taxing milkshakes.
Public health and environmental health look the likeliest sources. Shifting everyone to the equivalent of PAYE and taxing the biggest businesses must also be targets.
This fiscal rule would leave governments free to borrow for infrastructure investments – but day-to-day spending would be paid through your and my taxes.
The focus is on the choice of candidate. But the first consideration should be what the message should be and how it can be conveyed.
More capacity would cut accidents, reduce journey times, reduce exhaust pollution and improve lives.
Districts decide on the applications, counties provide the infrastructure. Better collaboration is needed. We build communities; not just properties.
This second piece in our mini-series assessing his performance at DEFRA argues that he has taken a few strong first steps – but that real results are needed.
This is what we have been doing at the Dover front line – working hard on preparations for disruption. We are making sure that we stand ready.