Andrew Haldenby: The private sector has delivered in this crisis – creating the UK’s outstanding network of test centres

We have been so self-critical over NHS Test and Trace that we have failed to recognise an incredible public service achievement.

The wind of Biden’s change is blowing through Johnson’s Government

America’s result is having knock-on effects in Downing Street: see yesterday’s green speech and today’s defence news.

The Government is up against the clock to justify its next set of restrictions – as the Covid Recovery Group grows

Even if the Government ends lockdown on December 2, it will be under pressure to prove why some areas should be under a tiered system.

Bob Seely: Lessons from the Cummings era about leadership, decentralisation, localism – and making more use of MPs

Compare and contrast how government works with what the Armed Forces do – and their practice of decentralised command.

Liam Fox: How MPs can better hold Ministers to account over their handling of the Coronavirus

We need more information, transparency and scrutiny. A committee on the model of the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards is required.

Robert Halfon: This time round, let’s keep the schools open – and not risk an epidemic of education poverty

And if the Chief Medical Officer says that the situation is rapidly becoming much worse, and that urgent action is needed, who am I to argue?

From Disraeli to Johnson, the Left has never understood the Right, and Fawcett shows us why

A magisterial survey of conservatism since the French Revolution brings home how various it is, and how impossible to reduce to an ideology.

Iain Dale: Stop this utter selfishness and pathetic whinging about not having a normal Christmas to look forward to

Plus: After the kidnapping of this Christian girl, we should cut off aid to Pakistan. And: Muslims must face up the fact that terror is claimed in their name.

Stephen Booth: The Brexit trade talks, the romance and realities of fishing, and its crucial importance for Scotland

Macron has been steadfast in his belief that the EU should stand firm on access to UK waters. He may be forced to compromise, however.

Tobias Ellwood: The Government has helped to let Iran, a rogue state, off the leash. It’s time to rein it back in.

We should have supported an extension to the conventional arms embargo at the United Nations in August – and must back sanctions.

David Davis: My prescription for a Covid Plan B? A strategic dose of vitamin D.

Correcting a deficiency could halve the infection rates in vulnerable groups – and more than halve the death rate for those who get infected.

Raghib Ali: The Government needs a Plan B for Covid-19, lives and livelihoods. Here’s how one would work.

It is based on the Swedish approach – but with much better protection of the vulnerable, especially in care homes.

Bob Neill: There is no good reason to apply the same Covid restrictions throughout London

The London Borough of Bromley, which I am proud to represent, is a case in point – because cases remain relatively low.

Germany enters a critical stage – as Europe increasingly converges in its Covid-19 response

From curfews to alcohol bans, leaders across the continent are increasingly unified in their choice of measures.

Sweden. Once the outlier. But a new localised approach brings it closer to other countries.

The country has been used to debate the merits of a more hawkish approach. But it has become cautious in recent times.