The proposed foreign aid cut. Many Tories are against it. But Sunak has limited options as he tries to salvage the economy.

Reports suggest the Government is planning to reduce spending from 0.7 per cent of gross national income to 0.5 per cent.

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.

Rehman Chishti and Knox Thames: Freedom of religion is under threat. Trans-Atlantic efforts can combat that.

The US and UK, along with other countries in Europe, are fighting to ensure that no one is persecuted for their religious beliefs.

Sanjoy Sen: How can the Government accelerate a cleaner, more efficient future for transport?

It’s critical for it to consult with consumers and industry experts before making big decisions.

Daniel Hannan: Sweden settled in for the long haul, and now doesn’t need to worry about a second surge

Having correctly judged that there would be no immediate vaccine, it opted for a sustainable response.​

Emily Barley: The Government’s Brexit plan puts us at risk of substandard and corrupt justice systems in EU member states

Britons were told the country would be leaving the dangerous European Arrest Warrant system, but its replacement looks suspiciously similar.

Roderick Crawford: Almost halfway through July, there is still no sign that a trade deal with the EU is possible – never mind probable.

For many, WTO terms are good enough for trade and the compromises required for a deal are politically unacceptable.

Roderick Crawford: We have interests in the rest of Europe, but must be free to run our own foreign policy

Given the EU’s risk levels, its lack of investment in NATO and its poor relations with its neighbours, it is hardly an attractive partner; more of a liability.

Six months on from last year’s general election, it’s only the LibDems who bang on about Europe

The CBI supports the Government’s timetable and Starmer is keeping his head down. It is quite the turnaround.

Daniel Hannan: Why are so many Burkean Tories still backing this rolling forward of state power?

The government’s initial response was in fact admirably Burkean. The full force of law was used sparingly. And you know what? It did the trick.

Exit strategies: What do these look like in other countries?

Some regions have already started to ease off lockdown measures. Here are their plans so far:

Garvan Walshe: South Korea, Taiwan and Germany gained from mass testing. Why have we been so slow?

Britain cannot afford to take so long to incorporate international lessons as the epidemic progresses.

A Waltzing Matilda Brexit?

It’s only Day Three – but Brussels is angling for a Britain with “the rights of Canada and the obligations of Norway”. Will there be a Managed No Deal instead?

Ryan Shorthouse and Anvar Sarygulov: We need more migrants to become citizens

Doing so would improve social integration, enhance the contribution that migrants make, and allay public discontent over immigration.

Stephen Booth: The strict time limit will steer the next phase of Brexit towards a clear choice

For both Brexiteers and the EU, Brexit is a constitutional issue, from which economic consequences flow, rather than the other way around.