Andy Street: We must do more to save struggling town centres. Tackling business rates is a good place to start.

They are simply outdated and, given the financial challenge we now face, the often-suggested online sales tax looks even more attractive.

Andy Street: As we enter lockdown, we must protect our precious open spaces

Whitehall must understand that if an algorithm offers up cherished green spaces to hungry developers, there will be a local backlash.

Andy Street: It’s time to accept that HS2 is a done deal – part of caring for livelihoods as well as lives in our region

As the short-term economy comes under immense strain, we should support the UK’s biggest single long-term investment.

Andy Street: Our experience in the West Midlands shows how skills drive economic success

The devolved Adult Education Budget ensures that every pound delivers more qualifications that employers actually want.

Andy Street: We must support our veterans through this national crisis

Vulnerable former armed forces members can fall through gaps in the net meant to catch them. We cannot allow this to happen.

Andy Street: Coventry could provide a blueprint for the nation’s city centres

A proposed transformation would move away from the reliance on big anchor stores and create 1,300 new homes – all on reclaimed brownfield sites.

Andy Street: The West Midlands is rising to the challenge of building a better future

With the help of government funding, the region is pioneering new technologies to create vital jobs and build more homes.

Andy Street: One, two, three – it’s a hat-trick of coming Conservative Party conferences for Birmingham

This decision reiterates the political importance of the UK’s cities to our party – and we must aim for a blue-led council in 2022.

Andy Street: Innovation and investment are turning the Black County blue

On this day each year, we celebrate the first steam engine hissing into operation. And retain the decisive vision that powers progress.

Andy Street: Our blueprint setting out the economic ambitions of the West Midlands

This ambitious business case is based on our experiences not only of recovering from the last downturn, but on the successes of the last three years.

Andy Street: With more shops opening again, here are high street lessons we can learn from the last recession

At John Lewis where I was a new MD, we decided to put our trust in technology – to build a business model for the future.

Andy Street: Let the West Midlands be the test bed for reopening tourism and culture

We stand ready to act as a pilot area that would provide valuable insights for UK venues preparing for life after lockdown.

Andy Street: Easing the lockdown means trusting the people

Here in the West Midlands we are seeing construction resuming, the housing market restarting and our all-important car industry reviving.

Andy Street: Our West Midlands recovery plan – and why no one-size-fits-all Whitehall scheme would work

Here, the recovery of our automotive and construction sectors is crucial – firms in the region directly employ around 46,500 people.

Andy Street: NHS staff have invoked the Blitz spirit during these times. They must be rewarded for their gallantry.

As Lord Ashcroft wrote recently for ConservativeHome, the George Cross would be the best way to honour our heroes.