A system that was originally designed to support the poorest in society is now trapping them in the very condition it was supposed to alleviate.

A system that was originally designed to support the poorest in society is now trapping them in the very condition it was supposed to alleviate.

We do a disservice to society if we ignore the evidence which shows that stable families tend to be associated with better outcomes for children.

Even as our economy starts to pick up, and new jobs are created, there is a risk that young people in Britain won't get the chances they deserve because businesses will continue to look elsewhere.

The future of Conservatism lies in our beliefs and values, not by throwing them away. We need to shed associations that bind us to past failures, but hold faith with those things that make us Conservatives.

If Britain is to have a stable, affordable pension system, people need to work longer, but we will reward their hard work with a decent state pension that will enable them to enjoy quality of life in their retirement.

We do need to have a little bit more protection and sensibility around pensioners. They are remarkable. They gave so much. We need to make sure we do our best by them.