The Pontypridd MP tells Matt Honeycombe-Foster why Westminster ignores Britain’s “left-behind” towns at its peril – and how leaving the EU might make things worse

More than eight million people are at risk of starvation in Yemen. The next prime minister must not only commit to continuing with the UK’s current contribution to the World Food Programme – but also make resolving this conflict a priority, writes Baroness Anelay

Greyhound racing is a multi-billion-pound industry. A statutory levy would make sure online bookmakers pay their fair share towards animal welfare, writes Neil Parish

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