No new parent should have to choose between abandoning their baby, or leaving their constituents without a voice. The right for MPs to vote by proxy is a straightforward change whose time has come, write Harriet Harman, Maria Miller and Hannah Bardell

Jackie Doyle-Price fears the health service is failing women, who are too often forced to ‘suffer in silence’. The Minister for Health Inequalities tells Sebastian Whale why it’s vital women are given the tools to talk about their health

Simon Stevens played a pivotal role in securing a £20bn funding boost for the NHS ahead of its 70th birthday. With its finances now on a stable footing, he wants the organisation to seize the moment and build a health service fit for the future. The NHS England chief executive talks to Sebastian Whale

Nato is facing a period of major upheaval, as Donald Trump’s unpredictable presidency lurches from one controversy to another, and developments in technology change the nature of warfare. As they meet in Brussels next month, Western leaders must be prepared to address fundamental questions about the institution’s future, writes Lord Howell

By creating a specific offence of assault on emergency personnel we can both stem the tide of attacks on these selfless workers and restore their faith in justice, writes Baroness Donaghy

It is every parent’s worst nightmare to lose a child. They deserve protection in law to give them the time they need to grieve, writes Lord Knight

Single parent families face unique challenges, but their needs are rarely taken into account in Westminster. Our APPG will ensure their voices are heard, writes Rupa Huq

Vladimir Putin is seeking to demoralise and divide the West through the use of ‘full spectrum’ warfare. It is vital that we get to grips with it, writes Bob Seely 

Armed Forces Day is an opportunity for the nation to show its appreciation. But it also a day to reflect on what more we can to improve the lot of our service personnel, past and present, writes Wayne David 

Those who keep us safe deserve support with the challenges they and their families face. It’s our job as MPs to make sure they get it, writes Ruth Smeeth

Our armed forces should have the equivalent of a trade union to address the issues causing poor morale, says Carol Monaghan

Northern Ireland’s veterans must get the full benefit of the Armed Forces Covenant and receive equal treatment to their colleagues in the rest of the UK, says Gavin Robinson