We have to ensure that our immigration system works in the interests of Britain, enabling us to make a realistic promise to our young school-leavers. It is part of our contract with the British people.

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

The financial costs of family breakdown are incredibly high.

Kids are meant to believe that their stepping stone to massive money is 'The X Factor.'

By measuring the proportion of children living with the same parents from birth and whether their parents report a good quality relationship we are driving home the message that social programmes should promote family stability and avert breakdown.

Aspiration, it seems, is in danger of becoming the preserve of the wealthy.