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The Prime Minister claims we face a choice between her Chequers proposals or leaving the EU on WTO terms. But there is another option, writes former Brexit Secretary David Davis
The West Midlands Mayoralty is the only political job that would have plucked Andy Street from his role as chief executive of John Lewis. But does the businessman-turned-politician have all the powers at his disposal he needs to achieve the transformation he hopes for the region? And what does he make about the state of the Conservative party? Sebastian Whale travels to Birmingham to find out
The ERG has become synonymous with Conservative euroscepticism. The intrigue surrounding the organisation and its infamous WhatsApp group has led some to brand it a “party within a party”. But are these perceptions unfounded? Sebastian Whale speaks to leading ERG figures, the group’s founder and its Tory opponents to piece together the facts on arguably the most influential group of MPs in contemporary political history
While DexEU colleagues David Davis and Steve Baker resigned over the Prime Minister’s Brexit vision, Suella Braverman decided to stay put. The eurosceptic MP believes the party should unite around the “pragmatic” Chequers proposals. But how has the former ERG chair become so at odds with her fellow Brexiteers on the issue? She talks to Emilio Casalicchio
In the midst of Brexit negotiations, Theresa May catches up with the Conservative Party's deputy chair, James Cleverly, to discuss her personal motivation – from her unwillingness to be clubbable to her determination to change lives, tackle stigma and expose inequality. And how, while Labour talks the talk, it will be her government that delivers opportunity
Development is not just something done to people and countries 'over there'. We must work to address people's needs in the UK as well as across the world, writes Preet Gill MP
We asked five Labour backbenchers to make the case for a policy they would like to see in the party’s next programme for government. Danielle Rowley says the government’s approach to the challenges of social media, citizen journalism and fake news is incoherent – and it is up to Labour once again to step up to the mark.
We asked five Labour backbenchers to make the case for a policy they would like to see in the party’s next programme for government. Seema Malhotra says her party must grasp the nettle and pave the way for a new deal for leaseholders before it is too late.
We asked five Labour backbenchers to make the case for a policy they would like to see in the party’s next programme for government. Stephen Kinnock argues that Labour must be a part that governs for the whole nation – and must show Communitarians that the party shares their values and priorities
We asked five Labour backbenchers to make the case for a policy they would like to see in the party’s next programme for government. Lisa Nandy argues the next Labour manifesto must offer a convincing future for towns – and pledge to restore power to those who rightfully own it.
We asked five Labour backbenchers to make the case for a policy they would like to see in the party’s next programme for government. Dan Jarvis argues the key to protecting workers lies in promoting the positive influence of trade unions in 21st Century Britain.
From the obesity crisis to health inequalities, the battle is on to secure a healthy future for everyone in the UK, writes Sharon Hodgson
Connecting Communities is an initiative aimed at empowering and strengthening community ties across the UK. Launched in partnership with The National Lottery, it aims to promote dialogue and support Parliamentarians working to nurture a more connected society.
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