Conservatives should restate the moral case for taxation and at the same time find innovative ways of revenue raising that are both popular and effective.
Developers and planners will also have to accept difficult changes if the aspirations of the young are to be fulfilled.
It is time for local communities to take back control.
The Government must give new powers to local leaders to help England’s small town and cities help themselves.
Ministers should remain focused on delivering on their promise to cut the deficit, even if it means paying the iron price to do so.