Tory leadership election

The policies that win you the support of Tory members are almost guaranteed to have Scottish voters hissing in horror.

By Chris Deerin

The Foreign Secretary’s political skills are underrated but her readiness to dismiss expert opinion is a risk.

By David Gauke

Editor's Note: In their race to the right, the Conservative leadership candidates are misreading the times.

By Jason Cowley

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are not the choice this country deserves after three years of Boris Johnson. Britain needs…

By New Statesman

In the troubled passage towards living together in a multicultural democracy, Rishi Sunak’s election would be a moment to cherish.

By Philip Collins

The former chancellor’s pledge to cut VAT on energy bills shows he is dancing to Liz Truss’s tune.

By Rachel Wearmouth

The former chancellor prioritised trade when he was in office, but now he needs to counter Liz Truss’s buccaneering persona.

By Freddie Hayward

Boris Johnson was never ridiculed in quite the same way.

By Alona Ferber

The Labour leader is framing Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak as dangerous radicals, and his party as mainstream and safe.

By Rachel Wearmouth

Both Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss offer only fantastical promises and scattershot ideas.

By Martin Fletcher

The former chancellor has little time to overturn Liz Truss’s 24-point lead before Tory members begin voting next week.

By Freddie Hayward

Whoever becomes prime minister takes over at a moment of maximum difficulty and will struggle to win an election.

By Philip Collins

The remaining leadership candidates do not address the concerns of focus groups – but neither does Keir Starmer.

By Luke Tryl