Ranil Jayawardena: A strong trading partnership with India will be a central feature of Global Britain
From exports to vaccines and the environment, it shows the extent of our ambition as we retake our proper place on the world stage.
Ranil Jayawardena: The trade deals keep coming. And today, as the new EU agreement takes effect, we look forward to more.
We have now secured 97 per cent of the trade value that we set out to reach agreements for first, beyond the EU. And there’s more to come.
Ranil Jayawardena: I voted against the old deal three times, but I will proudly support the new deal tomorrow
We will, at long last, be honouring what we promised the British people and we will be taking back control of our laws, our borders and our money.
Ranil Jayawardena: The free school programme is good. Let’s make it outstanding.
The criteria for new schools have been squeezed too much – children who deserve the chance of a great education are missing out as a result.
Ranil Jayawardena: Why the Government should boost the marriage allowance
UK families earning 50-75 per cent of the average wage face the highest effective marginal tax rates of any OECD country.