We must also understand the message we have been given by the wider electorate and confront the anger and disappointment of our members.
A simple change in the Finance Bill could extend our world-leading pro-investment regime for plant and machinery to investment in new brownfield housing, and spur development in many sites currently sitting idle.
If some horrendous human rights abuse were uncovered in Dubai, and the Telegraph or Spectator neglected to cover it fully and frankly, competitors would be gifted the ultimate competitive advantage.
Conservatives in other countries have managed to make housing a key plank of a winning platform. Our party still has a chance to do the same.
That the chances of securing a successful prosecution for a Troubles-related crime are negligible, because of the passage of time and the quality of evidence now available, is a difficult fact to face.
As a Government, we’re clear that everyone deserves swift access to justice, no matter who they are or where they are.
In the last contest, we ditched the American knockabout for the traditional British format, and had a much healthier debate.
I have made clear that the scheme initiated by the Labour Government at the time for the so-called ‘on the runs’ has no legal basis.
During the run up to the election, we must not overlook the huge societal, technological and economic advances of the last two decades.
We will be using this Northern Ireland centenary to promote it and recognise its contribution to the rest of the UK
I am redoubling my engagement with its business community, which needs to know that our committment to ensuring UK connectivity remains strong.
Whoever wins the leadership, I’m confident that we have what it takes to come together, carry on our good work – and take on Jeremy Corbyn.
If you know a woman who would make a phenomenal Conservative representative, ask her to stand.
There’s no denying this was a challenging test for us. I know how much effort has been put into this campaign on the ground.
There is a need for us all to focus on bringing people from across the parliamentary party and broader Conservative family together to help rebuild our party to make it fit for future office.