The return of Boris? PM wants his ‘best striker’ back in parliament

David Cameron unexpectedly gives his blessing for Boris Johnson’s Commons return
Merkel dashes Cameron’s hopes for fundamental reform of EU

David Cameron’s hopes of renegotiating Britain’s relationship with Europe suffer a major blow, as German Chancellor Angela Merkel rules out any “fundamental reform” of the EU.
The Political Week Online: Blair witch project (sorry)

Blair, Brooks, bishops, benefits, Clegg vs Farage, and Richard Littlejohn.
Nichols touches a nerve: Cameron defends ‘moral’ welfare reforms

Coalition’s welfare reforms offer “new hope” to people stuck on benefits, David Cameron insists, in a direct response to criticism from Archbishop Vincent Nichols
Cameron ditches promise to allow public to sack MPs

David Cameron abandons promise to allow voters to recall disgraced MPs, amid fears that his MPs could face a series of attempts to unseat them.
Flooding: whatever happened to ‘keep calm and carry on’?

There is something deeply un-British about our politicians’ response to the floods.
The Week in Politics: Stuck in a caricature Dave just can’t get out of

David Cameron is at his worst when he’s being mocked.
David Cameron’s ‘please stay in the UK’ speech in full
Read the full text of the prime minister’s speech on the Scottish indyref here.
Comment: Whenever Cameron confronts Scottish independence, the ‘no’ campaign winces

The prime minister can’t open his mouth on the Scottish referendum without strengthening the nationalist cause. As he’s admitted himself, he’s a walking advert for independence.
Analysis: Cameron’s biggest decision this year

Who David Cameron chooses to appoint as Britain’s next European commissioner is going to be critical for the UK’s standing on the continent – and for his position as leader of the Conservative party.