Kathleen Leslie: The SNP is to blame for the shortage of Scottish teachers
Chaotic implementation of a new curriculum and politicised, bureaucratic systems of inspection and regulation have caused dismay.
Richard Short: Student loans – change the title, change the narrative
We need to look at the write-off threshold more than the repayment threshold or bottom line fees to make a difference that young graduates can relate to.
John Baron: Trump’s Iran decision has an alarming North Korean dimension
De-certification of nuclear agreement could lead world leaders to conclude that such deals with the United States are not worth the candle.
Dan Dolan: Britain’s secretive assistance to abusive foreign security forces must end
If the Government is serious about having this country be a ‘moral leader’, it must be more transparent about dealings which may compromise our values.
Stuart Jackson: Why it’s time for a relative energy price cap
It would achieve real competition, incentivise efficiency and bring prices down for the majority (companies would be forced to compete for new customers or wither fast).
Benjamin Mancroft: Deregulating charity lotteries can be a winning ticket
This simple step would provide a huge boost to services which help the most vulnerable, at no cost to the taxpayer and with no risk to the National Lottery.
Nicolas Clark: Society and government must do more for our veterans
Failing to help them transition to civilian life is not only a betrayal of those who serve, but a huge waste of their skills and expertise.
Jack Lopresti: Britain must support our friends in Kurdistan
Iraq may be a voluntary union in theory, but in practice it is sectarian, over-centralised, and coercive.
Charlie Elphicke: Ensuring we are Ready on Day One for any Brexit scenario is the smart thing to do
Why wouldn’t we want to have world class customs systems, cutting edge digital border controls and resilient road infrastructure?
James Arnell: Hammond must spend by December at the latest if we are to be ready for No Deal.
The truth is that any money committed now will return multiples of cost in a reduced price for an agreement with the EU.
James Elles: Oblivious to detail. Arrogant. Rash. Fearful of conflict. How Cameron wrecked Britain’s European dream.
I believe that there will be a growing clamour for any deal to be put by referendum to the British people before the final decision is taken.
Daniel Kawczynski: Opening new divisions in Iraq would be disastrous
The Kurds’ desire for greater autonomy is understandable, but this is not the time to propose independence.
Matthew Scott: The police are plugging a gap in mental healthcare provision – but we can’t do so forever
There will always be an element of policing that involves helping those in distress or crisis. But our officers are no substitute for proper NHS services.
Peter Marshall: We have to ask the question. Does the EU really want a deal?
I can say, with hand on humble heart, that I have never seen, or even heard of, a document so unconstructively negative as the Guidelines.
John Stevens: Homage to Caledonia
There is a case for the EU guaranteeting internal as well as external frontiers – which would make Scottish independence impossible were the UK to remain an EU member.