Shabana Raman: It’s time to close the attainment gap by putting power into parents’ hands

Live, government-funded, out-of-school teaching provision can help level up education.

Mark Francois: Tempting though it may be to stage one, Johnson should avoid a Love Actually moment with Biden

European defence budgets only go so far, and ultimately we need the Anglo-American link.

Daniel Hannan: We should thank, not demonise, the patriots who donate to political parties

The media has suggested there is something suspect about the Conservative Party’s receipt of private money.

Jacob Young: Conservatives must ensure their climate change goals are affordable for the consumer

Finding cost-effective solutions is one of the biggest challenges we face as a country over the next decade.

Bim Afolami: The Government’s Net Gain initiative will be transformative – but its implementation must be sped up

By all indications, we are about to voluntarily delay this policy, which risks the destruction of 19,288 ha of habitat.

Nick King: London is unlikely to have another “Big Bang” moment – but here’s how we can boost its potential post-Brexit

There’s huge scope to enhance the City, and the British economy – especially if we learn the right lessons from Thatcher-era reforms.

Liz Truss: The naysayers doubted the speed of the UK’s deal with Japan. But it’s here – and takes us closer to more.

This agreement paves the way for what could be the most exciting step yet for Global Britain’s independent trading story.

Bim Afolami: Conservatives need a new economic vision

We must embrace an active enterprising state, reformed and reforming, that can help drive an enterprise nation forward.

Darren Grimes: Johnson must face down the teaching unions with Thatcher-like resolve

The Prime Minister will be rejected by the aspirational working class that voted for him in large numbers if he cannot win this battle.

Tania Mathias: Social care reform should be Johnson’s legacy as much as Brexit

The need for a technologically savvy workforce dominates debates, but what we need just as much is more “high touch” or empathetic jobs.

Dan Pitt: In spite of this pandemic, constitutional reforms remain a high priority for Conservatives

Johnson’s election manifesto promised to remove the Fixed-term Parliaments Act, among other pledges.

George Freeman: Hancock’s critics will look for failures in his 100,000 test goal. But his ambition will drive Britain forward.

Used properly, stretch targets have the effect of galvanising the level of culture change, ambition, pace and delivery which is needed. 

Iain Dale: It’s time for Cabinet members of both sexes to show some balls

Plus: People vote for me to shave off my beard. But the decision was only advisory. And did they have enough information…?

Howard Flight: This Conservative Government has slipped towards socialism – the rot must be stopped

The tax take is at its highest ever, and yet the Government is looking at ways to raise yet more taxes.

Robert Colvile: Our drive at the Centre for Policy Studies for new ideas for ownership

Our New Generation programme will be tasked with producing policies in areas that are of pressing concern to voters: tax, enterprise, housing, welfare.