The statistics are stark – homelessness has surged and the number of rough sleepers dying on the streets has doubled. After eight years of damage, the government must take action, writes Neil Coyle, the chair of the Homesslessness APPG

Shifting the balance towards prevention work will have a big impact on reducing homelessness. But it is only one part of the solution, writes Bob Blackman 

Hereditary peers have no place in modern political Britain. This sorry situation must now end, writes David Hanson ahead of his House of Lords (Exclusion of Hereditary Peers) Bill 

Confronting religious intolerance would strengthen the Commonwealth and society at large, writes Preet Gill

Several myths have been skilfully circulated by opponents of reform to the UK’s media. But the ‘Section 40’ amendment to the Data Protection Bill would protect press freedom by removing costs-risks for independently-regulated publishers, writes Lord Attlee

Agency workers make up a fundamental part of our economy, but they are too often seen – and treated – as expendable. My bill would ensure they are no longer treated as second best, writes Stephanie Peacock 

Lee Bridges did not think he would fit in when he started work at Westminster in 2012. Now the Director of Communications for the House of Commons is determined to change the way Parliament is perceived

After disbelief at the destruction of Windrush records, and concerns over a new taskforce, Floella Benjamin is resolute that British values will prevail

Andrew Murrison believes the success of Brexit hinges on the UK-Ireland border. But the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee chair is optimistic a solution will be found – and insists leaving the EU is compatible with upholding the Good Friday Agreement. He talks to Nicholas Mairs

With local elections just weeks away, Labour remain hopeful of a good night at the polls. But amid reports of abuse at CLP meetings and attempts to unseat council leaders, Andrew Gwynne fears the sense of party unity that followed last year’s election success is under strain. The Shadow Communities Secretary tells Kevin Schofield why the party must unite and take the fight to the Conservatives

We will not get a sensible strategy for Syria unless we come to terms with our instinctive rejection of the Assad regime, writes Lord Green

As the UK embarks on a new future, it must maintain its leadership in the Western alliance. The great democracies of the globe need a strong Britain to help guide and lead them. Don’t underestimate your role in helping to shape the world’s future, writes our guest editor Alexander Downer