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.

“Having two homes is portrayed in the press as quite glamorous, but actually it’s quite a sweat.”
- Conservative MP Sir Michael Spicer, who – like Sir Nicholas Winterton – needs a reality check (preferably from voters with pitch forks).

“They are a totally different type of people.”
- retiring Conservative MP Sir Nicholas Winterton, explaining why he does not wish to travel in standard class as an MP.  Sir Nicholas, an MP since 1971, told BBC Radio 5 live that he had never received any complaints from constituents about travelling first class.  “Members of Parliament work extremely [...]