David Simmonds: The case for more investment in early intervention

The long-term dividends for individuals, local services, employers, and the Exchequer can far outweigh initial costs.

George Freeman: There was much to cheer in the Budget. But now we need an inspiring programme for growth.

At the moment, we are treading water and appear to be relying on popular support for Brexit, and the threat of Corbyn, to keep us in office.

James Frayne: The new polling which suggests that NHS spending is not enough

Over the last couple of years in groups I’ve run, people have become simultaneously more obsessed about the service and more concerned about waste.

John Glen: The Chancellor proved yesterday that the hard work we’ve all put in is paying off

But although the era of austerity is coming to a close, we are emphatically not rejecting the need for ongoing discipline with the public finances.

Robert Halfon: Here’s the Worker’s Budget we need next week

In the second article of our mini-series, the Harlow MP calls for a relentless focus on the cost of living, a skills-based economy, social injustices and affordable housing.

Ben Bradley: To get the greatest benefit from extra NHS funding, resist the temptation to spend it all on hospitals

From community services and mental health treatment, to alleviating PFI debt, the extra cash must be used to prepare the health service for the future.

Phillip Lee: The Birmingham prison scandal. And why it’s time to roll back the frontiers of PFI in our public services

We spend £251 billion each year on outsourcing and contracting without evidence that this is a good deal for taxpayers.

Jeremy Hunt: On its 70th anniversary, we must not let the left claim the NHS

Our new, outcome-focused, and patient-centric plans fit into a long tradition of careful Conservative stewardship of the Health Service.

Chris Skidmore: How the Conservative Party’s new Policy Commission will work

Five task forces cover energising our economy, transforming our public services, building a fairer society, sustaining our democracy and shaping a Global Britain.

Alex Morton: A win for those spending Ministers would be a defeat for the taxpayer – not just Hammond and Truss

The Comprehensive Spending Review has to be seen as a way to reset the narrative. Government need to focus on reform as a positive – not expenditure.

Rob Wilson: Bold ministers could breathe fresh life into popular capitalism

Some on the left – and perhaps the right too – believe this agenda has run out of runway. Here are a few ideas to get it airborne.

Iain Stewart: The railways have moved on. Now fares and ticketing must do so too.

I welcome the rail industry’s and Transport Focus’ efforts in grasping the nettle and tackling this issue.

James Frayne: The most effective case against nationalisation is the one that neither MPs nor businesses want to use

The injection of the truth that it would mean politicians in charge of services is enough to make most people see sense.

James Frayne: Step one in showing provincial English voters more respect. Clear up this Customs Union mess.

Given that they saved the Party’s bacon, you would expect senior figures to say and do whatever it takes to keep them on side.

Whatever happened to the Big Society? 1) Steve Moore: It could have worked had spending been cut Canada-Style

We must keep asking: ‘what’s the right level to pursue social repair?’ The nation is too large; the individual is too small. The community remains the right place.