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.

Lord Ashcroft: The space for a new party isn’t just in the centre of politics

At the same time, my research shows some of the hurdles any theoretical new movement will have to cross if it is to survive contact with reality.

WATCH: Philp describes the “difficult and painful process” of controlling public spending

The party’s Vice Chairman for Policy was being pressed on police cuts.

Andrew Carter: More flexibility in council finances is needed if the target for new homes is to be met

Without a boost to infrastructure and local services, it will not be possible to increase the housing supply.

Rachel Wolf: On policy, it’s not the Independent Group that’s driven to the margins. It’s the Conservative Right.

The new group’s platform is not very inspiring. But its biggest problem is it they won’t be very different from the Conservatives’.

A cold climate for younger voters

Trashing last Friday’s event is doubtless fun for Conservative commentators, but not the right course at all for the Conservative Party.

Andy Street: Our 12-point plan to revitalise 
the High Street

We need to take a dynamic new approach to our High Streets with ambitious thinking. The future is not just retail.

Nick Hargrave: In an age of post-truth politics, moderate politicians must prepare to work across party lines

I have reluctantly concluded that there needs to be greater regulation of the veracity of claims made by registered participants in political campaigns.

Peter Bone: I helped move Cameron’s Government to deliver the referendum. This deal doesn’t deliver on the result.

It is certainly not the Brexit that people voted for. As Bill Clinton might have said about the main issue: It’s the Sovereignty, Stupid!

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.