Letters From A Tory Daily views on British politics and the Conservative Party from a centre-right thinker who writes letters on his blog to politicians, journalists and many others.

“David Cameron believes in meritocracy, but he hasn’t yet got the ruthless streak that will make him want to cause pain and be a great prime minister”
- Lord (Tim) Bell, who was Margaret Thatcher’s PR expert

“I was taught a very good rule by my two Masters at Law, both of whom are now judges: never admit anything unless you have to; and then only for specific reasons and within defined limits.”
- a letter sent by Margaret Thatcher in 1978 when still leader of the opposition.  This letter and many other [...]