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The difference between what was offered by Brexiteers and what is achievable has widened into an unbridgeable gulf. We must put the deal to the people, writes Lord Hain
Months on from the timetabling fiasco, Southern rail passengers are still suffering. This review must result in change, says Maria Caulfield
Yet another review lets Chris Grayling off the hook. If the government doesn’t know by now what is wrong, then quite frankly they should move over, says Rachael Maskell
Access to healthcare can be extremely difficult for autistic people and those with a learning disability. We must ensure all staff are properly trained to understand their needs, writes Daniel Zeichner
Plans to introduce an organ donation ‘opt-out’ system will face their final hurdle in the House of Commons this week. With the nation and Parliament bitterly divided over Brexit, Dan Jarvis believes now is the perfect opportunity to pull together – and show how democracy can bring positive change. He talks to Elizabeth Bates
Whether they are in Belfast, Bangor or Bath, women deserve modern, humane and properly regulated access to abortion, writes Diana Johnson
An independent, honest assessment of our railway can ensure the government and industry work more closely than ever before and bring passengers a better service, writes Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.
A cross-party group of more than thirty MP and peers call on the Chancellor to live up to the government’s pledge and implement the £2 stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals – or they will seek to amend the Finance Bill
A link between Northern Ireland and Scotland would be an ambitious endeavour. But across the world, bridges and tunnels which had previously been ruled impossible or impractical have been constructed. It’s time Parliament backed a feasibility study, says DUP transport spokesperson Paul Girvan
Iqbal Gandham, eToro’s UK managing director, thinks it’s bigger. He speaks to Geoffrey Lyons about the early days of the internet, crypto critics, and how the UK can become a global leader in the industry
As chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, Sir John Armitt takes an altogether different approach to his predecessor. The decorated civil engineer believes the profession must do more to communicate what it’s for – but believes the sector can find the solutions to many of today’s challenges. He speaks to Sebastian Whale
Another unedifying week draws to a close. But in amongst the tension and politics at its worst, we were reminded of politics at its best, writes Jess Phillips
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