John Stevenson: The Government’s obesity strategy risks punishing businesses – when they need help most

New proposals will stifle the food and drink industry, which has played a vital role in supporting the country through the pandemic.

John Stevenson: Let’s have a Brexit settlement that all can live with – by joining EFTA

It would be the easiest, least disruptive, and most productive way for this country to genuinely leave the EU until we have a bespoke UK-EU deal.

John Stevenson: Why stamp duty should be reversed

This proposal already has considerable support from institutions, including the Yorkshire Building Society, who have published research into the benefits this change would bring.

John Stevenson: Halve the aid budget and spend the savings on public services

We failed to campaign properly on the economy, and on schools & hospitals. More money must be found for the latter without tax or borrowing rises.

John Stevenson MP: The Tories still have much to do to be a truly national force

We won without yet breaking through in the North, urban Britain, or Scotland – but we’re now in a position to make real headway in all three.