Bob Seely: Saving Britain billions. Ideas for the contenders in this leadership contest.

This is a contribution to the debate – now let’s see what the candidates offer during the week ahead.

James Frayne: What polling does and doesn’t tell us about voters and the environment

There are clearly dangers in accepting the terms set out by green activists – who essentially argue that we can only protect the environment by slowing growth.

Alex Morton: We urgently need to fix the social care crisis

Any reform must be sustainable both financially and politically. Our new report sets out how the Government could do it.

Emma Little-Pengelly: The Government should protect free TV licences for over-75s

Not only is television a comfort to many older citizens, but we should not be allowing the BBC to start setting social policy.

David Willetts: There are ways for Conservatives to win over younger voters – but they aren’t easy

Onward’s excellent report poses some tough questions and choices. The dilemma which the 2017 election manifesto tried to confront has not gone away.

James Kanagasooriam: The left-right age gap is even worse for the Conservatives than you think

It’s also more pronounced than for Leave-Remain. We are about to see a disproportionately Tory cohort succeeded by a disproportionately Labour one.

Joel Charles: The Government must meet the challenge of our ageing population before it’s too late

We need a comprehensive plan for adult social care, complemented by a national strategy for preventing avoidable ill-health in later life.

John Tonkiss: Part of the social care challenge is making downsizing easier

Despite clear demand for more retirement homes, only 162,000 properties have ever been built for ownership, thanks to red tape and other funding issues.

Nick Hargrave: The capitalism of the future demands a bigger role for the state

Its muscular power is needed to boost share ownership, build houses and tax wealth rather than income. And let’s rule out a No Deal Brexit.

Chloe Westley: Ageist abuse – and the bigoted Remain campaigners who rejoice when older voters die

The suffrage movement fought for those of all backgrounds to have the vote. This cannot be called into question for the sake of political gain.

“No-one voted for Brexit to become poorer.” Really? We vote to deny ourselves money all the time.

Security, cohesion, integration, solidarity: all are intangible. But we pay – literally – to gain them. Why single out self-government?

Lee Rowley: Brexit is big. But our politics is bigger – and I say that as a committed Leaver. Here are some ideas to boost it.

Remainers and Brexiteers alike must recognise the politicians are stuck in an ever-decreasing circle of fervour, hyperbole and hysteria.

“For mighty dread had seized their troubled mind”

Unlike the angel, we’re unable to announce tidings of great joy. But it’s worth mulling why the Christmas season can pause even Brexit hostilities.

Judy Terry: While the state is failing, the voluntary sector is tackling the loneliness and anxiety – of young and old

Many if Suffolk are left isolated by poor transport. Charities are effective at helping, where councils and the NHS have struggled.

Mordaunt: Let’s champion “the invisible women who keep…our nation going.” Her women’s suffrage centenary speech: full text

“There’s a lot of focus on women in boardrooms…But this is not the place where business is being re-imagined.”