Peter Aldous: To bounce back from the pandemic, we need immediate action on ‘lost learning’

If not we risk failing to empower people to train or upskill for good jobs, and losing the economic growth our nation needs.

Peter Aldous: If the Government is to deliver on climate change, it needs better Parliamentary scrutiny of trade deals

Lords and Commons approval would give negotiators an additional argument to support their objectives.

Peter Aldous: The Government must commit to halving the disability employment gap

Half of all food bank users are disabled, and we know that appropriate, secure, properly-paid work is the best route out of poverty.

Peter Aldous: The Government should retain a stake in the Green Investment Bank

Ministers are likely to find a stake valuable – and may find it useful for targeted infrastructure spending.

Peter Aldous: After the institutional care scandals, let’s give supported housing schemes a boost

Homes adapted for individual requirements allow more independence and better value for money.

Peter Aldous and Heidi Allen: We need a sustainable funding model for supported housing

These often under-recognised services provide essential support to a wide range of this country’s vulnerable citizens.