Comment

Leighton Rowlands: Our Party has made great strides on LGBT representation, but there is more to do

We need to tackle homophobia where it persists in the community – starting with the use of the word ‘gay’ as an insult.

Kieran Mullan: Learning the right lessons from the horrors at Gosport

Individuals must be held account. It is the least we owe the relatives and patients. But we should be precise and forensic in focusing on areas where further reforms can make the most impact.

Martin Parsons: The Conservative Party is not ‘Islamophobic’ – and we should be wary of the term

A handful of ordinary members may let the rest of us down, but I have seen no sign that our Party systemically encourages anti-Muslim hatred.

Scott Kelly: Technical education is still too narrow, and flaws in the apprenticeship levy are hindering progress

The Government must act now, or risk a generation of school leavers missing out on the opportunity to acquire technical skills.

Spencer Pitfield: I want to be a voice for members on the National Convention

For over twenty years I have campaigned tirelessly to make sure that all volunteers receive the recognition and Party involvement that their selfless efforts deserve.

Philippa Stroud: The refugee crisis is the humanitarian issue of our time

Of the 66 million people globally who have been forcibly displaced, approximately 40.3 million are displaced within their own countries.

Jeremy Lefroy: Why we will need a new development bank post-Brexit

Such an institution would not only replace the European Investment Bank but give us an opportunity to demonstrate expertise and innovation.

Mohammed Amin: When does criticising Islam morph into inciting hatred of Muslims?

I personally don’t care if someone burns a copy of the Quran, provided they bought it and do so without creating a fire or smoke hazard. But it is illegal in the UK.

Lord Ashcroft: My latest polling explores the tensions and controversies around the union and Northern Ireland’s border

Crucially, opinion is not just divided between Leave and Remain, but between the Province and the mainland.

Steven Woolfe: To win the working class northern vote, the Conservative Party must change its attitude and tone

The issue lies in the Party’s image and how it communicates with voters, not the actual message.

Chris Walker: Supercharged Free Ports, the visionary way to boost the north of England’s economy

In a balanced economy, the north would produce around £70 billion more. Here is one way to help close that gap.

James Price: More borrowing and higher taxes are not the only – or even the best – way to free up more money for the NHS.

But some of the reforms listed above would improve the quality of healthcare, save money and set the service on a more long-term footing.