A UK-US trade deal. Never mind the economics (at least for a moment). Feel the politics.

As with the NHS, policing, immigration and stop & search, so with trade. The Prime Minister will want a quick win – or at least progress towards one.

Oliver Heald: The Prime Minister has a duty to continue our record on animal welfare

Here are a range of measures Boris Johnson could champion to demonstrate our commitment to this important cause.

Michael Gove: I have shown in government that I deliver. And as Prime Minister, I will deliver Brexit – and stop Corbyn.

My experience – mastering those detailed briefs, winning support, driving through reform – leaves me in the best position to achieve Brexit.

Anthony Browne: Policy Gains from Brexit 7) Banning the export of live animals for slaughter

Single Market rules forbade the UK from ending this practice, despite widespread public outcry.

Lord Ashcroft: Breeding lions for slaughter in South Africa. What Gove must do to help stamp out this cruel practice.

My undercover investigation exposed a disgusting and abusive practice which shames South Africa – and, by extension, all of us.

Richard Graham: We’ve passed the Ivory Bill, now we need to stop tiger farming

As the UK develops its strategic partnership with China, we must press Beijing to crack down on the breeding of big cats for their parts.

Rebecca Pow: How we are helping oceans to recover their health

We have a unique opportunity to protect precious marine habitats using local knowledge, world-leading science and global leadership.

Giles Watling: Why I’m pushing to ban the consumption of cat and dog meat in Britain

There may be no evidence that it happens here, but this law would be a powerful boost to the global prohibition campaign.

A cold climate for younger voters

Trashing last Friday’s event is doubtless fun for Conservative commentators, but not the right course at all for the Conservative Party.

Dan Watkins: Six reasons why the Conservatives deserved to win that no confidence vote yesterday

It’s not hard to find reasons to be frustrated with the Government, but we are still delivering for the British people.

When does an unmanaged No Deal become a managed No Deal?

This morning, despite claims it would never happen, we seem to have a unicorn made flesh – just in time for Christmas.

Eamonn Ives: No, Brexit will not threaten all creatures great and small

In certain respects, the UK’s leaving of the EU could reap animal welfare benefits on a scale hitherto unimaginable.

What Americans can teach us about local democracy

It should be easier to call local referendums in the UK. Politics is too important to be left to the politicians.

Robert Goodwill: The Commons Bill this week which prepares the way for a Green Brexit

Last week, I sowed wild bird seed mixtures so that, in the spring, some of our fields will be ablaze with nectar plants and buzzing with insects once more.

Sponsored Post: Mike Moser: The EFRA committee’s fur inquiry recommends a pragmatic way forward

Those who wish to wear fur and those who do not will both benefit from clearer labelling of fur products, backed up with stronger enforcement.