To provide for Britain’s ageing population, Iain Duncan Smith should embrace the contributory principle in his welfare reforms

As Europe's economic crisis persists, the success of UKIP is a reminder to the Tories that politicians cannot ignore the people

W Sydney Robinson's account of four prominent inter-war figures is an enjoyable read but his view that they clung to Victorian values is unconvincing

David Cameron says he ‘gets the message' of the EU elections. But only a fundamental renegotiation will restore trust in the PM

Iain Duncan Smith has made a good start on reform but he needs to restore the insurance principle