Henry Smith: The defence sector has a vital role to play in levelling up – but needs Treasury support

In an industry where contracts last decades and companies make R&D decisions with a long-term view, a multi-year funding settlement is vital.

Joel Gladwin: International rivals are catching up on the UK’s fintech success. Here’s how we can defend our crown.

The approach towards a functional open finance ecosystem can be quicker, leaner and more agile than the EU’s.

Robert Courts: Our new Test to Release scheme will help to revive British tourism

No doubt there will be tough months to come but airlines, ports, and operators can look to the future with more optimism than ever before.

Paul Maynard: Maintaining the Universal Credit uplift is of major importance in Red Wall seats such as mine

One in five working-age adults receive Universal Credit here in Blackpool. Our Party should offer strong support to supporting low-income families.

Caroline Johnson: Tiers are a tough but necessary step for the country. We must hold our nerve over winter.

With the Government securing 350 million doses of vaccines, and community testing in development, we are starting to win the war against Covid-19.

Liam Fox: Today, the Chancellor should aim to boost an unambiguously private sector-led recovery

Before pumping more funding into the public sector, we must restore the habit of making sure we have the money in the bank before we start spending it.

Edward Leigh: If Pakistan won’t crack down on the kidnapping of young girls, we should cut off aid

The country is the biggest recipient of British overseas support. We have a duty to use our influence to curb these barbaric practices.

Alexander Downer: A forward-thinking UK should shift the weight of its strategic policy towards the Indo-Pacific region

Home to some of the fastest-growing economies of the 21st century, it has never been more urgent to build new trading relationships there.

John O’Connell: To ensure efficient government spending, we need a new Parliamentary Budget Committee

A dedicated body could focus on scrutinising the economy and effectiveness of future plans. Australia and New Zealand already have similar models.

David Morris: The Government’s OneWeb investment will give the UK a greater stake in the space industry’s future

This move will help advance the country’s technological infrastructure, as well as meaning Conservatives meet their ‘levelling up’ pledge.

Royston Smith: I was lent an e-bike to trial – and see now why they could help power a green revolution

My experience showed me how they make cycling accessible to many more people than regular cycles.

Ben Monro-Davies: “I think when women cry, often they are angry.” On this day, 30 years ago, Margaret Thatcher resigned

At the final meeting of her Cabinet, a revived Iron Lady told members, during a coffee break, that “on no account must Heseltine be elected”

Nick King: Johnson’s Reset. The Government needs business if it’s to build back better.

The final article in ConHome’s series on the Prime Minister’s Reset Moment – and what should follow from it.

Dolly Theis: It is the Conservatives who have brought about the big opportunities for women in Parliament

It was Lord Robert Cecil who brought in the Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act of 1918 which gave women the right to be MPs.

James Heywood: The case for public sector pay restraint is founded on fairness

The Government will need to think carefully about how any change to policy is presented, and the approach should be nuanced and flexible.