There is a worrying lack of evidence-based policymaking in UK politics, David Laws says – but his new venture can change all that. The former schools minister talks to James Millar about the coalition, his admiration for Michael Gove and why his new think-tank can do for education what the IFS does for economic policy

From adults in further education to children in their classrooms, government cuts to education are damaging people’s life chances, writes Angela Rayner

From a Conservative rebrand to a skills ‘revolution’, Robert Halfon's thirst for radical reform remains unabated. But will the government – and his party – listen to his ideas? He speaks to Sebastian Whale

Dominic Grieve has emerged as one of the most vocal Brexit rebels on the Tory side, after putting his name to more than a dozen repeal bill amendments. Ahead of the crucial committee stage, he talks to Emilio Casalicchio about his red lines – and why he will fight all the way to stop the UK’s constitutional framework being ‘ripped up’ by Brexit 

A ‘21st century’ Labour fringe and warring Tory ‘Brextremists’ – Stephen Kinnock returns to Westminster after a tale of two conferences 

We should be proud of how the Commons has evolved in the years since the expenses scandal. But from Private Members’ Bills to recalls from recess, we can do more to strengthen the House and empower backbench MPs  

The SNP will fight against any attempt to sell out Scotland’s farmers, fishermen and crofters – and to protect our place in the single market, says Angus MacNeil 

We can no longer rely on this Conservative Prime Minister to lead on the global stage. But Scotland can step up, says Stewart McDonald

Although he won his seat by the narrowest of margins, Stephen Gethins is philosophical, pragmatic and refreshingly non-partisan about the challenges ahead. The SNP’s Brexit spokesperson talks to James Millar

After more than a decade of achievement as the government of Scotland, the SNP remains strong – delivering for communities across the country and opposing the Tories’ ruinous hard Brexit, writes Nicola Sturgeon

Down to earth, unassuming and smart, the SNP's Kirsty Blackman is one to watch. The party’s deputy leader at Westminster talks to James Millar about the Programme for Government, election fatigue and her delight at her new job

Scottish MPs – across all parties – must now work together to protect Scotland’s place in the single market, writes Ian Blackford