Compromise was always a British virtue but time is running out to prove that is still the case

Defuse the politics and leave doctors and managers to bridge divides in the medical service

The men and families who perpetrate forced marriage are spared, while the victims are fined

Physical activity is a necessity but it is being squeezed off the curriculum

Culture, identity and a sense of fairness matter just as much to many people

The PM should put country first and challenge Labour to back a second referendum

Many of the prime minister’s colleagues feel they cannot vote to make Britain poorer

The EU initially suggested this to the UK and might be persuaded to do so again

Parliamentary support for the prime minister’s agreement requires a more detailed political declaration

Insurance schemes in Germany and Japan show the best response to looking after the elderly

When Conservatives try to compete on public spending they can only lose

Voters need to endorse a deal or the government will be punished in a general election

Voters are unlikely to blame themselves if leaving the EU is less than splendid

The Conservatives have no need to bribe British voters