James Frayne: Lower middle class women are highly competent and well-educated but less likely to be employed

This represents a huge loss of talent and industry.

James Frayne: Can politicians ever successfully sell conceptual visions?

Ultimately, the trick in political communications is telling simple stories that move people emotionally.

James Frayne: How to increase the disposable income of those who are just about managing

Significant, targeted VAT cuts could make a big difference.

James Frayne: How Brexiteers can avoid losing the peace

Leavers can’t afford to quit the field just because the battle is won, not with continuity Remain trying to thwart the result.

James Frayne: True tax breaks, not complex subsidies, would help families access childcare

The difficulty is supporting families in a way that doesn’t distort their choices.

James Frayne: The four big issues Downing Street needs to fix

May’s team have got off to a good start, but as they take stock after conference some early challenges are clearly taking shape.

James Frayne: Britain’s new role in the world should be to forge a Global Free Trade Alliance

It would be ambitious – but given Brexit, such ambition is necessary.

James Frayne: May is emerging as the true heir to Thatcher

Her direct pitch for the provincial English vote mirrors her predecessor’s election-winning insight.

James Frayne: May’s conference speech should aim to destroy Labour

Now that Labour have chosen Corbyn to be their candidate for Prime Minister, it’s the time to start making the fundamental choices between the two parties visible.

James Frayne: Helping motorists would make more difference to ordinary families than new rail lines

When was the last time a politician devoted a speech to making life easier for drivers?

James Frayne: The speech that Hammond ought to deliver at the Conservative Party Conference

We need an economic speech for ordinary families.

James Frayne: More cameras in courtrooms would give the people greater faith in our justice system

We are allowed to read the most salacious details in the newspapers – why not let us see what goes on for ourselves, in context?

James Frayne: There’s a better way to reform foreign aid

Value for money invites a brutal battle with the industry and may rub voters up the wrong way. What about fairness for recipients?

James Frayne: Boosting high-level apprenticeships would change more lives than a few new selective schools

There’s a good reason why lower middle class voters want improvements to vocational education.

James Frayne: Why May needs two communications strategies running in tandem

Her relative quiet compares favourably to Cameron’s incessant commentary, but it’s not without cost.