But this electoral Titan has an Achilles heel – tax rises which, rather than planning or HS2, are the real threat to future Chesham & Amershams.
The Tories and Liberal Democrats face off over a relatively small field of competitive seats, whilst an Independent seeks an upset in East Devon.
Labour’s extremism in our district is visible through endless motions that have no local relevance.
Also: candidate applications are set to open in Peterborough, in preparation for a possible forthcoming by-election.
Applications are now open for Stroud, Warwick & Leamington, Oxford West & Abingdon, and Crewe & Nantwich.
The recently departed Prime Minister is re-emerging – and working on his memoirs. He will want to project his greatest achievement: public service reform.
The two think-tanks will continue to co-operate on the 48:52 post-EU referedum research project.
We continue our post-match inspection of our battleground profiles with the Liberal Democrat graveyard of the South West.
He’s making a splash in local media, beneath the radar of Fleet Street. And it looks as though he’ll be unleashed nationally during the closing stages of the campaign.
The second piece in our series explores the intense struggles across the South West of England.
Fascinating research from the Fabian Society.
By uniting behind Johnson’s plan, and replicating the approach of these two mayors, the the environment can become a winning issue for the party.