May warns Davos of globalisation’s downside – and “the cult of individualism”. Her speech: full text

“We need to recognise the way in which a more global and individualistic world can sometimes loosen the ties that bind our society together.”

Matthew Barrett: Liberty, not democracy, is the real conservative watchword

Are the fundamental tenets of freedom – that of association, expression, and worship – being maintained to their fullest extent? Some would say not.

Castro lost – but democracy isn’t winning

Despite progress in some countries, fewer are free than 20 years ago. Does Trump have a practicable plan – or any at all – to help turn the tables worldwide?

Andrew Wood: We can’t keep running down the Navy by stealth, and pretending that nothing has changed

The most dramatic option is to cut whole areas of capability in order to focus on the remaining core ones.

Alex Morton: Our immigration system should be based on permits and have a cultural compatibility test

To defeat populists on the right, liberal conservatives must show that immigration, like globalisation, benefits this country and its people,

Amandeep Singh Bhogal: May must forge ahead with a new British-Indian partnership

Our two countries have a huge amount to offer each other across a broad range of sectors, and we shouldn’t wait for Brexit to get started.

Peter Lilley: Brexit should be swift. Here’s how to do it.

The widespread presumption that everything is a matter for negotiation is damaging nonsense. Once we identify the issues which we can decide, Ministers can start taking decisions.

The Prime Minister’s statement on Brexit and the G20 – full text

“As we leave the EU, Britain will seek to become the global leader in free trade.”

Jay Singh-Sohal: Remember the Sikh heroes who fought for Britain

Commemorating the contributions of ethnic minorities to our military can inspire future generations to stand up and serve.

Emma McClarkin: Now to trade with the world

As the coordinator on International Trade for the Conservatives in Brussels for many years, I have seen how difficult it can be to strike deals for 28 different nations.

David Davis: Trade deals. Tax cuts. And taking time before triggering Article 50. A Brexit economic strategy for Britain

We re-issue the new Brexit Secretary’s essay on economic policy and the EU negotiation, originally published on this site on Monday.

Howard Flight: The City can flourish after Brexit – and the EEA option is the safest means of ensuring this happens

Continental Europe needs the financial services of London just as much, if not more, than London needs its financial exports to Continental Europe.

If you want to Leave, vote with your heart today

Remain is trying to bully you out of doing what you want to do.

Laura Sandys: Stop moaning, Brexiteers – and get stuck in to working for Britain and making the EU better

Let’s strengthen Parliamentary scrutiny, beef up our diplomacy, stop gold-plating directives – and regain our mojo.

Douglas Hansen-Luke: Tata Steel. Neither closure nor nationalisation make sense. Here’s a strategic alternative.

Javid should be bold, and push for a British steel reserve modelled on America’s oil reserve.