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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
Justice for those with complaints about bullying and harassment has already been delayed for far too long. Dame Laura Cox’s report must lead to real change, writes the FDA’s Amy Leversidge
After leaving the military, Johnny Mercer wanted to find a career where he could once more be part of something greater than himself. He found his answer in the shape of politics and the Conservative party. But, more than three years after entering Westminster, the former soldier is reaching breaking point. Disillusioned by what he believes is a sub-par administration, is his very conservatism under threat? He talks to Sebastian Whale
The UK cannot address cyber threats on its own. A global, solutions-based approach is required to tackle the scale and complexity of the challenge we face, writes Lord Waverley
It’s not going to be easy to get big tech to pay their fairer share of tax. Here’s how Philip Hammond can make it a success, writes Neil O’Brien
This government has a record of indifference towards global tax avoidance and international co-operation. It’s no wonder so many are sceptical about the Chancellor’s Damascene conversion, writes Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Peter Dowd
The world class music profession in this country has not come about by accident. Now it is at risk of crumbling from the bottom upwards, warns Lord Black
Labour has a clear plan to reach 'Net Zero' emissions by 2050, and we’re determined to lead the way, writes Alex Sobel
Air pollution from cars is damaging our health and our environment. Instead of yet another freeze, the government should restart the fuel duty escalator and invest the proceeds in public transport, says Baroness Jones
Lord Deben is as intrepid and combative an advocate for the environment as anyone concerned about climate change could want. Ahead of Green GB Week, and as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issues a dire new warning on rising temperatures, the chair of the Committee on Climate Change sits down with Geoffrey Lyons to discuss why the UK’s current trajectory is worrying, and how it will be affected by Trump and Brexit
As the government publishes its refreshed Hate Crime Action Plan, our message is clear: wherever we find discrimination we will do all we can to confront it, says Lord Bourne
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