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Are the Tories suffering from misguided modesty over their education record?
Education
By John Oxley
Are the Tories suffering from misguided modesty over their education record?
The Tories are facing a difficult time in the polls of late. Writer and consultant John Oxley argues that they have more to boast about on their education record than many think.
Disillusioned Homeowners Aren't Confident Government Can Help Fix Mortgage Woes
Economy
Disillusioned Homeowners Aren't Confident Government Can Help Fix Mortgage Woes
Homeowners have expressed renewed hopelessness over the UK's economic and political outlook after seeing their mortgage rates soar as a result of inflation-controlling measures.
Most Conservative MPs Expected To Abstain On Boris Johnson Partygate Vote
Political parties
Most Conservative MPs Expected To Abstain On Boris Johnson Partygate Vote
A significant number of Conservative MPs are expected to abstain on Monday’s vote on sanctions against Boris Johnson, which would guarantee the motion being passed, after the Privileges Committee concluded the former prime minister misled the Commons over what he knew about lockdown parties in Downing Street.
Conservatives Kick Off Search For London Mayor Candidate
Political parties
Conservatives Kick Off Search For London Mayor Candidate
The Conservatives have formally kicked off the search for their London mayoral candidate and opened up applications to stand for the job at City Hall.
Julian Knight Won't Stand At The Next Election After Losing Tory Whip
Political parties
Julian Knight Won't Stand At The Next Election After Losing Tory Whip
Julian Knight has announced that he will not stand at the next election and will not be seeking to get the Conservative whip back after the police dropped the investigation into a sexual assault allegation against him, which he denies.
'You either eat reasonably well or you freeze to death': Inside the UK energy crisis
Energy
By Sophie Church
"You either eat reasonably well or you freeze to death": Inside the UK energy crisis
Energy bills have risen to a level that has forced 6.7 million households into fuel poverty. As bills seem set to remain high for the foreseeable future, Sophie Church explores how we reached this crisis point, and what government is doing to help

Illustrations: Tracy Worrall
Tory MP Tells Jeremy Hunt To Put 'Positive And Practical' Childcare Measures In Budget
Political parties
Tory MP Tells Jeremy Hunt To Put "Positive And Practical" Childcare Measures In Budget
Conservative MP Siobhan Baillie has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to consider “positive and practical” childcare measures ahead of the upcoming Spring Budget, as the government faces pressure from within their own ranks to reform the “expensive” and “complex” system.
Political parties must pay attention to the needs of the young
Communities
By John Macdonald, Director of Strategy, Adam Smith Institute
Political parties must pay attention to the needs of the young
It is no secret that younger people today are facing a tax burden at a near all time high, double digit inflation, and wages which have been stagnant for at least the last 10 years.
Tribute to Baroness Couttie by Nickie Aiken
Obituaries
By Nickie Aiken MP
Tribute to Baroness Couttie by Nickie Aiken
Baroness Couttie
25 September 1962 - 12 December 2022
Former leader of Westminster Council who did not let cancer stop her making a full contribution in the Lords.
Conservative MPs Dehenna Davison and Gary Streeter To Stand Down At Next Election
Political parties
Conservative MPs Dehenna Davison and Gary Streeter To Stand Down At Next Election
Conservative MP Dehenna Davison has announced that she will stand down at the next election, the second Tory to make such an announcement today.
Training and encouragement play their part in getting women into politics, but role models are important too
Communities
By Meg Hillier MP
Training and encouragement play their part in getting women into politics, but role models are important too

December 2019 was a record-breaking month in Parliament – the general election had seen the highest number of women ever elected to Parliament.



But that milestone, while important, was 220 – only around a third of all MPs elected. Since then the number has risen to 225. So, while a success it’s still short of where it should be
My plan to give Black and under-privileged entrepreneurs what they need to succeed - cash
Political parties
By Samuel Kasumu
My plan to give Black and under-privileged entrepreneurs what they need to succeed - cash
Twenty per cent of small businesses fail in their first year, whilst around 60 per cent fail within the first three years.
Conservatives must do more to demonstrate they’re the party of progress
Communities
By Albie Amankona
Conservatives must do more to demonstrate they’re the party of progress
Governments must chiefly be judged by the merits of their actions, not simply by how they look
Conference Voyages: Patrick Kidd on the Conservatives in Birmingham
Political parties
By Patrick Kidd
Conference Voyages: Patrick Kidd on the Conservatives in Birmingham
With the pound plunging, inflation soaring, an energy crisis brewing, trade unions striking and a Chancellor staking the government’s future on tax cuts and a dash for growth, Liz Truss faces a similar Conference challenge to Ted Heath 50 years ago. Maybe it’s time for David Cassidy to make a comeback as well.
Investing in our young people now is vital for the future success of our party and country
Education
By Miriam Cates MP
Investing in our young people now is vital for the future success of our party and country
There can be nothing more fundamental to Conservative philosophy than the principle of investing wisely for the future.
Difficult decisions lie ahead over the Ukrainian refugee scheme
Foreign affairs
By Lord Harrington
Difficult decisions lie ahead over the Ukrainian refugee scheme
When I last spoke to The House about the Homes for Ukraine scheme, I marked success in terms of bringing down visa processing times from several weeks to a few days. Six months on from the start of the Russian invasion, we can now mark success as 120,000 Ukrainians living in safety in the United Kingdom – welcoming and supporting a population bigger than the average parliamentary constituency.
We will get through the economic storm by driving growth and tackling inflation
Economy
By Liz Truss MP
We will get through the economic storm by driving growth and tackling inflation
When I stood outside Downing Street for the first time as Prime Minister, I promised to take decisive action to get us through the economic storm we face in the wake of Covid and Vladimir Putin’s appalling war in Ukraine. I promised to unleash the potential of our United Kingdom and ensure it emerges a stronger and better nation.
My Conservative Manifesto: Tom Hunt sets out his vision for SEND provision
Health
By Tom Hunt MP
My Conservative Manifesto: Tom Hunt sets out his vision for SEND provision
Getting SEND provision right from early years is vital to help children with special needs
Several Top Tories Are Staying Away From Party Conference As Crisis Deepens
Political parties
Several Top Tories Are Staying Away From Party Conference As Crisis Deepens
Former Conservative leadership contenders and ex-ministers are among a number of MPs swerving party conference this weekend, against a backdrop of plunging poll ratings and deepening economic crisis in the wake of Kwasi Kwarteng's sweeping tax cuts.
Why the Conservatives should get behind hydrogen Partner content
Economy
By SGN
Why the Conservatives should get behind hydrogen
Hydrogen can drive growth and help the UK become a net energy exporter by 2040.
Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
Join Policy@Manchester at Party Conferences
Policy@Manchester, The University of Manchester’s sector leading policy engagement institute, are running an exciting programme for Labour and Conservative conferences.
Conservative MP Calls On Police To 'Continue To Respect The Right To Free Speech'
Home affairs
Conservative MP Calls On Police To "Continue To Respect The Right To Free Speech"
Veteran Conservative MP David Davis has called on the police to "continue to respect the right to free speech" after protests following the death of the Queen.
How Westminster Works: How To Become An MP
Political parties
How Westminster Works: How To Become An MP
How Westminster Works is a new limited podcast series from PoliticsHome, that takes a deep dive into the history, quirks and peculiar practices of UK politics.
Conservative MP 'Not Sure' How Their Family Will Pay Bills If Energy Costs Keep Rising
Energy
Conservative MP "Not Sure" How Their Family Will Pay Bills If Energy Costs Keep Rising
A Conservative MP has said he is “not sure” how his family will be able to pay if bills of energy costs continue to skyrocket.