Opinion

The rail fare system is too rigid, but the changes needed to make simpler fares a reality require pre-internet era regulations to be updated by government, Rail Delivery Group's Robert Nisbet writes.
Like adding more lanes to a motorway which never sees much traffic, a US-UK FTA may struggle to dramatically improve on the status quo, trade expert Dmitry Grozoubinksi writes.
Johnson must pledge more money to people to help them get through tough times, writes the head of Citizen's Advice, Gillian Guy.
Carly Barton, who has been using medicinal cannabis to treat excruciating chronic pain condition, says patients are being let down by the latest draft guidance from Nice.
People should be allowed to figure themselves out and should only put a label on their sexuality if they actually find one they feel represents them, writes Lewis Oakley.
If bosses are having to fill half the cast with relative unknowns, why not throw the ballroom doors open to the public, writes Ash Percival.
It is clear that charities and volunteers cannot provide support to people on low incomes on their own; the government must step in too, writes Labour MP Sharon Hodgson.
"If we really want to open up the establishment, we need to stop aspiring to be the chancer who hurtles through life. For many, bloody hard work is the only route to success – let’s celebrate that," writes Jess Brammar.
We need to bring our old union banner adages to life for the 21st century, writes Trade Unionists of Tomorrow founder James Matthewson.
"Morrison was unapologetically black and exemplified the notion that the black writer does not have to seek white validation in order to be relevant," writes Nadine White.