The summer of flag-waving had to end sometime. As memories of the Queen's 60th Jubilee celebrations and the London 2012 Olympic Games fade, it's time to turn our attention to the autumn term.

So, what's on the policy to-do list? Two key themes stand out. First and foremost, any policy which supports economic growth will be high on the agenda. The eurozone crisis continues to rumble on, and the UK is still in recession, with almost one million young people unemployed.