Shailesh Vara: A Better Deal would solve the backstop problem

Our plan is supported by remainers like me, by leavers such as David Davis and Dominic Raab and, crucially, by the DUP.

Rachel Maclean: We must address the role of life-long learning in the future of work

The oft-maligned ‘gig economy’ is delivering flexibility, innovation, choice, and value to millions. But for it to keep doing so, we must adapt.

Ben Rogers: Ofcom must not give China’s TV propagandists special treatment

CCTV is closely entwined with the ruling Communist Party. If it is to operate in London, we must not fail to uphold British values.

WATCH: Ici Londres – Hannan on May’s deal: “If everyone is unhappy, then maybe you’re doing something wrong”

“What’s proposed would leave Britain with all of the duties, costs and obligations of membership, but with no voice, no vote and no veto.”

A first glance at some of the main points in May’s deal

We set five tests for it. Does this draft agreement pass them? And does it really take back control of our borders, laws and money?

“The UK joined as one nation and must leave on that basis.” The DUP’s letter to May – full text

“Unlike the previous political declarations, the scope for delay, fudge or obscurantist language has passed. This is now a time for clarity and plain speaking.”

Jamie Arnell: Why non-disclosure agreements shouldn’t cover bullying and harrassment

Bullying managers would know that they would have to expect to face justice. False accusers would know that they would have to prove any claim in court.

John Penrose: Rebooting Capitalism 1) A market designed for the many, not the few

In the first of three articles, the Weston-super-Mare MP looks at how to ensure that the customer, not the corporation, is king.

Stephen Booth: Why No Deal will only shave a small slice off growth – if we act wisely over the medium-term

Brexit won’t be the most important factor shaping our growth over the next decade or so, whether we leave with an agreement or without one.

Victoria Hewson: Our new Brexit plan for a free trade agreement – complete with a solution to the backstop

The UK should be playing chess on multiple chess boards, with a strategy to advance the priorities in each. Progress in one arena reinforces the others.

Liz Truss: As Labour’s Conference opens, think long and hard about the damage they would wreak on jobs, wages and tax

They want to bring down the system of free enterprise, and replace it with a committee of Corbyn, McDonnell and Abbott telling us how we should live our lives.

Lee Rowley: The EEA/EFTA ‘safe harbour’ is not the Brexit Britain needs

The idea that we park the difficult challenges for a few years, by remaining in the EU in all but name, is for the birds.

Bob Seely: Yes, Brexit and leadership are important. But so’s everything else. Here are some ideas for the future.

Scrap HS2. Integrate social care. Abolish NI. Reverse police cuts. Consider a new Bill of Rights. And much, much more.

Yesterday’s court defeat shows that the Electoral Commission is not fit for purpose

An effective umpire must command the confidence of both sides with regard to both its impartiality and its basic competence. At present, it doesn’t come close.

Ted Yarbrough: Chequers’ champions would never support a similar deal with America

It would be a national humiliation for Britain to strike so one-sided a treaty with the world’s largest single market, let alone the shrinking EU.