Hard work and success should be rewarded and there should be real help for those who genuinely need it. Long-standing inequalities between different parts of the UK should be taken seriously, not treated as something only the left cares about. Britishness should be understood as a civic identity, shared and rooted in common values, not defined by race or religion. A strong country is one in which every citizen feels they have a stake in its success.

We believe in liberty tempered by responsibility. People should be free to live their lives, build businesses, express their views and make their own choices. A good society also depends on obligations: to our communities, to the country and to the law. Freedom without responsibility becomes selfishness. Responsibility without freedom becomes control. Good government strikes the right balance.

The four nations of the UK are stronger together, and the Union remains one of the country’s great political and constitutional strengths. That has implications for how the UK is governed. Prosper UK supports devolution within a strong Union. Power should not sit unnecessarily in Westminster. Done well, devolution strengthens the Union by making it more responsive, more balanced and more confident. Stronger cities, regions and nations, with real authority and accountability, are better placed to drive growth and improve services, and to reflect the different strengths and needs across the UK.

A successful country also needs a democracy fit for the twenty-first century. Too many people feel politics happens around them rather than with them. Democratic renewal should be part of national renewal.