Syed Kamall: The time is right for the UK to boost relations with India – but a trade deal will not be simple

The EU started trade talks with the country back in 2007 and suspended them in 2013. Will post-Brexit Britain find it easier?

Syed Kamall: There may be advantages to No Deal for both the UK and EU

For the UK, it would say: “we are leaving and want to make our own rules.” For the EU, it would say: “don’t think leaving the EU is easy”.

Syed Kamall: Rashford’s campaign calls for state action – but equally highlights the power of individuals and community

The recent debate on free school meals has shown, among many things, the impact of local civil society non-state organisations.

Syed Kamall: Why the Prime Minister has grounds to hope the EU will grant her request for an extension

Even amongst those keen to use it as a lesson, there is not yet any willingness to take the blame for a no-deal departure.

Syed Kamall: How the European Conservatives and Reformists serve Britain and the EU well

In time, the ECR Group will increasingly be recognised as an important part of Cameron’s political legacy.

Syed Kamall: People in Brussels expect a Brexit deal will be struck, but fear time is running out

Meanwhile, my ECR colleagues and I continue to push for a sensible, nation-led approach to tackling the migration crisis.

Syed Kamall: Juncker’s legacy to date. The loss of a member state. And the slated rise of a crony.

I am excited by Britain’s post-Brexit prospects but will not stop caring about the EU when I close my Brussels office door for the last time in March.

Syed Kamall: The electoral disaster that will engulf our Party if we don’t boost our ethnic minority support

Once a seat reaches 30 per cent BME population, it goes Labour. In 2010, this applied to 75 seats. By 2022, it could apply to around 120 seats.

Syed Kamall: This time round, I’m not seeking to stand. But here’s an agenda for a Conservative Mayor of London.

Rather than “one size fits all” directives from City Hall we must allow local communities to have the chance to innovate.

Syed Kamall: Europe’s biggest ports are being refreshingly practical about Brexit

If only Brussels could conduct itself more like the management of Rotterdam, who are ignoring talk of ‘Armageddon’ and getting on with planning for the future.

Syed Kamall: Europe’s response to Russia highlight’s Britain’s continued influence

As well as sending a very strong signal to Moscow, the Government is making good progress towards a Brexit deal too.

Syed Kamall: The Conservative Party needs a youth reboot – and it starts with listening more

Far from all young people are dyed-in-the-wool Corbynites. To improve the Conservative vote we need to find the right ways to communicate.

Syed Kamall: Ministers must not be cowed by Brussels protestations of unity

Behind the scenes many of Europe’s nations and regions are weighing the cost of a hard Brexit and pushing for a better deal.

Syed Kamall: A renewed focus on community engagement can revive our associations and membership

Constituency parties can be so much more than cogs in the national machine – let’s empower them to play their part tackling local problems and poverty.

Syed Kamall: That there has been a Brexit talks breakthrough is no thanks to the Commission’s negotiating plan

Hopefully, these efforts will pay off next week when national leaders decide whether to open talks on trade and a transition period. It is time to get down to business.