Matt Smith: An unenforceable travel ban. No NHS transmission data. 30,000 lost jobs. But where is the media scrutiny of Labour in Wales?
Welsh ministers get soft-soaped while UK Government ministers face the full rigors of the national media
Lucy Winkett: Churches have played a vital role throughout Covid. But their buildings are increasingly under threat.
Often hundreds of years old, they contend with crumbling roofs, deteriorating halls, and other inadequate facilities. These spaces desperately need funding.
Maurisa Coleman: We should not allow the Left to claim ownership of Black History Month
There is no reason why it cannot be as intrinsically patriotic, rigorous and questioning as other historical disciplines.
Emma Revell: The triple-lock for state pensions is not a priority right now. Guaranteeing young people’s futures is.
They’re facing mass unemployment and freezes on their wages. The Government must do its utmost to change the situation.
Nick Fletcher: How the Government can and should act now to protect young people from exploitation by porn
Age verification, relevant technology – both can tackled through the Digital Economy Act. Which is what the public wants.
Ed Vaizey: Ending tax-free shopping for international visitors would be disastrous for the British economy
The policy will make the country less competitive on the world stage. Indeed, it’ll be the only one in Europe not offering VAT-free shopping.
Simon Fell: Why there should be a permanent cut to business rates for retail
New research today by WPI Strategy categorically proves that the business rates burden is highest in northern towns such as Barrow and Leigh.
Steve Baker: Ministers should reject a second lockdown and prepare for Plan B
Government needs to reform the stucture of expert advice, and publish serious analysis of the cost of the options they face.
Eleonora Harwich: What must be done to bolster our cyber security – and save lives
The next National Cyber Security Strategy is due next year, and must have a strong focus on addressing this skills gap.
Dehenna Davison: To hold former Red Wall seats such as mine, we must grasp what older voters believe and want
22.7 per cent of my constituents in Bishop Auckland are aged 65 and over, compared with a national average of around 18 per cent.
Doug Stokes: We need urgent action to help pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds get into university
White British boys face steep challenges to access – but some institutions seem too focused on ‘white privilege’ to notice.
Claire Coutinho: Amidst the Great Global Data Divide, Britain must lead the charge for digital free markets
As a leading digital economy with new control over its trade policy, Britain is uniquely placed to help shape global rules in this emerging arena.
Chris Green: We are following a failing Covid strategy and its costs are too high. That’s why I quit the Government.
There have been 20,000 fewer GP referrals to hospital in Bolton compared to last year. We need a full assessment from Ministers of the national situation.
Richard Ritchie: The climate crisis – and this pandemic – have made the case for a carbon tax stronger than ever before
Besides, the cash-strapped Chancellor will need to raise revenue from somewhere. Here are some points to consider before going ahead.
Elliot Colburn: The nationwide roll out of this HIV prevention drug is a life-changing government policy
Gay and bisexual men arguably have most to gain but so do Black Africans, women and trans people.