Despite initial resistance, the pressure brought to bear by campaigners on surgical mesh has led to good results. But every achievement we have marked has brought to light other goals to fight for, writes Emma Hardy

MPs and peers have delivered a clear message that they expect House authorities to take action to secure the future of the Palace. As Leaders of our Houses, we will help to ensure that a world-class project delivers a Parliament fit for the 21st century, write Andrea Leadsom and Baroness Evans

Working together we can break down barriers to help all Commonwealth countries achieve their development ambitions, reduce dependence on aid – and create the trading partnerships of the future, writes Liam Fox

As Britain prepares to take on the role of Chair in Office, we will work to ensure the Commonwealth takes its rightful place as a global voice, writes Lord Ahmad

The Commonwealth has emerged as a hyper-connected trade network for the digital age – and is key to the UK’s reorientation in a post-Brexit world, writes Lord Howell

Britain must use its time as chair-in-office to break down barriers to gender equality and secure an empowered future for women in the Commonwealth, writes Maria Miller

The most sustainable way to lift millions of people out of poverty across the Commonwealth is through boosting trade and investment, says Lord Purvis

During a terrorist incident, relying on social media feeds is not enough. It is essential that civic agencies are able to provide swift, authoritative information, says Lord Harris

Allegations about Facebook’s misuse of data have raised new and deeply disturbing questions. Ministers must not be complacent about the potential impact, writes Lord Tyler

The duty to ‘Do No Harm’ will set the standard by which freedom to trade versus public health is balanced after we leave the EU, argues Lord Warner

From tackling climate change to defending the international order from the threats of terrorism and cyber-attack, the Commonwealth is uniquely placed to play a leading role in addressing the great global challenges of our time, writes Theresa May