Comment

Daniel Pitt: There’s a lot more to success and happiness than luck

Such as talent, or making good choices in life, or ability. But to point this out is to smash the leftist dogma of egalitarianism.

Jeremy Hunt: Leadership is crucial. That’s the moral in the story of how Colchester NHS Trust was turned round.

Introducing a program of Ofsted-Style ratings and special measures into the NHS was controversial at the time. But the move has paid off.

James Arnell: Ready on Day One for Brexit 5) Reactions, refinements – and further work

I have said previously that I believe the Government has been pursuing a sensible negotiating approach to date. I maintain that view.

Mick Collins: This rate rise is wrong – and the Bank of England must be reformed

Perhaps we will never be able to return it to political control, but decisions like this must be made more accountable to ministers, businesses, and consumers.

James Arnell: Ready on Day One for Brexit 4) Ensuring a competitive, outward-looking UK

After leaving the EU, we must ensure we are well-positioned in terms of regulation, taxation, immigration and – crucially – foreign languages.

Rosalind Beck: The need for zero tolerance of sexism in politics

We need to make it clear that not just harassment and using prostitutes but sexist jokes and extra-marital affairs are completely unacceptable.

James Arnell: Ready on Day One for Brexit. 3) Urgent transition issues.

There are some areas where continued jurisdiction for the ECJ is defensible and may, pragmatically, be the best route forward.

Sanjoy Sen: Nudged out of a gas-guzzler, I’m an environmentalist’s dream. But how much difference does switching to hybrids make?

Whatever else unfolds in the coming years, we need to look near and far for learnings and solutions to our emissions challenges.

James Arnell: Ready on Day One for Brexit. 2) Tariffs and trade. We must be willing to be radical.

In a no-deal scenario, we must be prepared with a detailed plan which takes into account the trading and regulatory differences between industries.

Nick Campsie and Dan Watkins: Going a little further on free childcare could produce disproportionate benefits

Current provision helps, but it doesn’t quite offer the full range of employment opportunities that would make the biggest difference.

Bernard Jenkin: The MPs’ Code of Conduct. We need clearer principles, and more discussion about values. Not just more rules.

There are slender means for discussion, coaching and mentoring us about the particular dangers and pressures of public life.

James Arnell: Ready on Day One for Brexit. 1) Money. If there’s no deal, and the EU fails to play fair, we shouldn’t pay it a penny.

I would propose that we pay a total of €12 billion as our “divorce bill” – even if there’s no FTA. But subject to three conditions.