We asked for Grown-Up Government. Now we’ve got it.

May’s manifesto is real politics – that’s to say, a serious attempt to prepare Britain for the post-Brexit challenges of the future.

Stephen Purvis: A five point plan for a Blue North of England

I strongly believe that the region is poised at one of the most exciting and opportunity-rich junctures of its post-modern history.

Richard Short: So you want flexible immigration controls that work? Go for the Manx option.

Its permit system places the island’s residents at the centre of policy – and can be tightened up, just as just it was in 2009, if the economy is squeezed.

Will Bickford Smith: This election is May’s opportunity to win over a generation of young voters

The second article in our mini-series series focusing on the topic of intergenerational fairness argues that none of us cannot afford to neglect the young.

Binita Mehta-Parmar: Five ways of gaining more ethnic minority votes for the Conservatives

There has been progress – and there are signs that many BME Labour voters are beginning to feel that their votes are being taken for granted.

Julian Knight: We must invest in skills and training to get the most out of Brexit

British workers must be equipped for the task – especially since voters have sent a clear message about wanting stricter controls on immigration.

Christopher Howarth: It would be wrong and unfair to stop counting international students in the migration numbers

If universities want a more relaxed policy, they should argue for it – not seek to hide statistics that they find inconvenient.

Kevin Hollinrake: Why the National Minimum Wage should be raised to the level of the National Living Wage

A new study shows that paying a living wage is good for employees, and that it’s proving to make good business sense too.

David Burrowes: Finally, a long-term social justice plan from Ministers – but note the missing M-word: marriage

The Government is not only for the JAMs (Just About Managing), but now also apparently for the NAAMs (Not At All Managing).

James Scales: How to help more disabled people achieve their aspiration – getting a job and keeping it

The current method that we use to assess employment support is fundamentally flawed, and should be overhauled.

David Gauke: This is a Budget for resilience, skills and fairness – and our changes to NICs are fair

Self-employed people earning less than £15,900 a year will still see a reduction in their NICs bill, and also benefit from the increased income tax personal allowance.

Scott Mann: Brexit is a great opportunity for British agriculture

The sector is already a success story – this is a chance to make it even better.

Chris Grayling: Labour’s breakdown offers us new opportunities in the North

In my area, transport, there will be better jobs on the roads, at the airports and on rail, and more business success elsewhere.

WATCH: Ici Londres – Protectionism never works, so why is it still popular? asks Daniel Hannan

Well-meaning people think they help the poor by opposing markets. They’re wrong.

Philip Baldwin: How to sustain the City of London when we leave the EU

A major risk and a priority in the negotiations must be maintaining the EU’s system of financial passporting for British institutions.