David Kirkby: How to help the self-employed
Earlier this week, Bright Blue published its report “Standing Alone?” which focuses on self-employed individuals who are in low income households.
Philip Dunne: Why Corbyn would be wrong to abandon Trident
As the Leader of the Opposition prepares to address a CND rally, we must not forget why we need our effective, efficient deterrent.
Suella Fernandes: Tackling educational disadvantage isn’t just about more money
Past solutions have focused chiefly on economic solutions, but the the cultural and social dimensions have been neglected.
Richard Graham: Labour and the SNP will break their promises on women’s pensions
The ‘ask’ of the WASPI campaign is astronomically expensive, and open to legal challenge on equality grounds by men. Better to be honest about it.
Lord Ashcroft: “Would we need a passport to go to Belfast?” – my Brexit focus groups in Dublin
Ireland is one of the EU’s most popular members – and one of the most keenly opposed to Brexit.
Michael Trend: Beware, pro-Brexit Conservative MPs. What the Government is doing to Sunday trading it could do over Europe.
The way in which Ministers are ramming Sunday trading changes through Parliament have ominous overtones for Brexiteers – and everyone else.
Dan Watkins: Conservative localism is working – and here’s evidence from on the ground
In Tooting, we have harnessed ‘People Power’ to change our area for the better under the terms of legislation passed by the last government.
Nigel Adams: Biomass is the cheapest, most reliable renewable energy source – let’s back it
By allowing biomass a level playing field to compete, ministers could save taxpayers billions of pounds and make the UK energy grid more secure.
Heidi Allen: A crucial vote today. Let’s not reduce support for sick people until we know its replacement.
The Commons should not reject this Lords amendment to the Welfare Reform Bill.
Steve Baker: A vote to Remain would be a vote to endorse the Lisbon Treaty
It was an affront to democracy when Brown signed the Treaty, giving away powers without a referendum. Now we have the chance to take back control.
Lord Ashcroft: The renegotiation was meant to build support for Remain – it may have done the opposite
Cameron has been in his element in recent days, but the manoeuvering in Brussels has highlighted the risks of remaining.
Lee Scott: Supporting young people with autism
This is an area where Conservatives can be proud of our compassionate record, but there remains more to do.
Eric Pickles: The Prime Minister has got Britain a good deal in Europe. Now let’s get out and sell it.
It is a grand delusion that, right after walking out of the EU, our former partners would be bound to give us a better deal than we have now, with none of the cost.
Theresa Villiers: At the heart of my decision to support Leave is the conviction that our democracy must be strengthened
Much of the debate will focus on jobs and prosperity. These are certainly important factors to bear in mind. But there is another more fundamental issue at stake here.
Chris Grayling: We have reached a crucial crossroads. The status quo is not an option. I am for Leave – and the campaign begins here.
I will also work to make sure that when we have the result, when the people of this country have decided its future, that we still have a united Party.