WATCH: Sunak must do more and act now 2) Duncan Smith – “Universal Credit has three basic levers that could be pulled.”

“The taper could be lowered dramatically at this stage which would push the floor right up underneath people in work.”

Is Sunak being dragged in the direction of a Universal Basic Income?

Some form of the scheme may be necessary as an expedient. But beware: nothing lasts so long as the temporary.

The economy and the virus. Tear up the rulebook – we need Big State Government on a scale unknown in modern times.

The implications of the crisis are such that Johnson and Sunak need not so much to think outside the box as to trample it to tatters altogether.

Nola Leach: The Chancellor must end the tax system’s discrimination against families

Britain imposes uniquely heavy burdens on low-income workers with dependants, which create a huge drag on social mobility. Profound reform is needed.

Neil O’Brien: How the Conservatives can do better with younger voters. And remain a compassionate party.

After crushing Labour last year, it might be tempting to rest on our laurels. But we need to act now to keep the extreme left locked out of Number 10.

WATCH: Johnson defends Universal Credit reforms

“Labour just want to keep people in the welfare trap. We want to help people into fantastic jobs.”

Claire Coutinho: The booming FinTech sector can help those on low incomes

From access to affordable credit, bespoke budgeting tools, savings and insurance products, a new wave of offerings could transform financial inclusion.

Robert Halfon: For years, I’ve urged that the Conservatives become a Workers Party. Now it is one.

As the Prime Minister said, many people have lent us their vote, and they won’t be so generous next time if we get it wrong.

Anne Fennell: Why are the Conservatives, like the other main parties, against choice for families?

All these ‘family friendly policies’ are offered to mothers only if they agree to hand over care of their children to external settings and get out of the home.

Frank Young: This election’s Breadline Battleground

Our analysis shows that any political party will struggle to win a working majority if they fail to connect with the poorest voters across Britain.

Ryan Shorthouse: What Johnson should do now to help workers and families

The fifth piece in our series this week about what the Tory Manifesto should look like.

James Kirkup: Our advice to Johnson. Social mobility should be at the heart of your programme.

The fifth piece in our series this week about what the Tory Manifesto should look like.

Neil O’Brien: How we can win support from younger voters – and turn our present strength into an enduring majority

For me, the most concerning thing wasn’t being behind among the very young, but being behind among everyone under age 47.

Damian Green: Labour’s dishonest attack on us this week will only work if we narrow our appeal

The Conservative Party has been at the forefront of reforms which have helped the disadvantaged. Modern history is full of evidence of this vital strain of conservatism.

Neil O’Brien: How our new leader should use our fiscal firepower to promote Tory values

Years of sound economic management give the Government space to invest in public services, working families, and rebalancing the British economy.