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The prosecution of armed forces personnel for deaths during the Troubles is a complex and, at times, contentious topic. Claire Mills from the House of Commons Library explains the whats, whys and hows
We need more effective mechanisms to compel contractor CarillionAmey to improve, says Suella Braverman
We must ensure the weapons we trade cannot be used by states targeting civilians, writes Stephen Gethins
The task of dealing with our obsolete nuclear submarines has been ignored for over 50 years. A clear timetable and funding for a full dismantling and recycling programme is needed, says Luke Pollard
The unique pressures of life in the armed forces can increase vulnerability to loneliness and social isolation. Prevention and intervention is needed, says Chris Ruane
Penny Mordaunt made history this year by becoming the first woman to be appointed Secretary of State for Defence. After deciding to back Jeremy Hunt in the Tory leadership contest, the Cabinet Minister is focussing on improving the lives of military personnel and their families. She walks Kevin Schofield through her plans for the MoD, and explains why the Treasury has been ‘missing a trick’
Ed Davey believes the UK is on a dangerous path towards “extreme” politics. But, under his leadership, he says Liberal Democrats can become the natural home for pro-business, centrist politics. He talks to Charlotte Henry
MPs who chatter incessantly about a no deal scenario would be wise to actually consider the work there is in front of them to achieve it, writes Tony Grew
The BBC is not the DWP. If Governments want to end or curtail a benefit they should have the guts to do so and take the political flak, writes Lord Foulkes
How can our health service expect to marshal its care for eating disorder sufferers if it doesn’t even know the scale of the challenge it faces? writes Bernard Jenkin
This week sees the launch of a new APPG whose focus is an issue that will save lives, transform economies and is integral to ending poverty once and for all, write David Linden, Lord Collins and Baroness Manzoor
Though it will be the Tory selectorate who will choose the next prime minister, Tony Grew has some words of advice for whoever ends up in No 10. Lesson number one: choose the right chief whip
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