After an ‘amicable’ resignation from the Labour frontbench, Clive Lewis is enjoying life on the backbenches. But does he want another crack at the shadow cabinet? He talks to John Ashmore

In a deliberate move, a brazen Boris Johnson is attempting to buttress his reputation whilst undermining his leader, says Anushka Asthana

After winning back the city of Bath for her party, new Lib Dem MP Wera Hobhouse is ready to fight for Britain’s future in Europe. She talks to Sebastian Whale

Building an education system that works for everyone requires some big thinking – and the Liberal Democrats can lead the way, writes Layla Moran 

Preparing Britain for a carbon-free future is not an unrealistic goal – but it takes political will, says Baroness Featherstone

Both sides of the Brexit debate must unite to protect UK science, urges Norman Lamb

As the Liberal Democrats congregate for their annual conference, Vince Cable says his party offers a real hope for Britain.

The Liberal Democrats must put a stop to this destructive rush towards a hard Brexit, warns Tom Brake

Lord Spicer fondly recalls his fellow former chair of the 1922 Committee who, despite his notoriety, was always great company

She may have decided against a run for her party’s leadership, but Jo Swinson is ready to stand up and be counted as the Liberal Democrats rebuild. She talks to Kevin Schofield

The Ulster people are being pushed to the brink by those who think narrow political interests should trump matters of life and death. It’s time to reach a deal on the Executive – or direct rule will become inevitable, writes Nigel Dodds

The Conservatives have spent the summer soul-searching for a solution to their young people problem. But is a Tory equivalent of Momentum really the answer to the party’s woes? Sebastian Whale reports