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Keir Starmer Could Become An Even More Important Ally For Emmanuel Macron
Keir Starmer Could Become An Even More Important Ally For Emmanuel Macron
Foreign affairs
The surprise snap election in France could make it even more important for the winner of the UK General Election — currently expected to be Labour's Keir Starmer — to have a strong relationship with President Emmanuel Macron, according to a former ambassador to Paris.
Protesters Disrupt David Lammy's Speech On Tackling Dirty Money
Environment
Protesters Disrupt David Lammy's Speech On Tackling Dirty Money
London And Dublin Insist Rwanda Row Is A 'Storm In A Teacup'
Foreign affairs
London And Dublin Insist Rwanda Row Is A "Storm In A Teacup"
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Defence
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Prime Minister Says Middle East Conflict Escalation Benefits No One After Israel Strike On Iran
Foreign affairs
Prime Minister Says Middle East Conflict Escalation Benefits No One After Israel Strike On Iran
UK Grapples With Uncharted Territory As 'Red Lines' Crossed In Middle East
Defence
UK Grapples With Uncharted Territory As "Red Lines" Crossed In Middle East
MPs Clash With Foreign Office Over Calls To Proscribe IRGC
Foreign affairs
MPs Clash With Foreign Office Over Calls To Proscribe IRGC
The House Live
New opportunities: strengthening UK & EU relationships once more Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Christina Georgaki
New opportunities: strengthening UK & EU relationships once more
Biden must go
Foreign affairs
By Lord Darroch
Biden must go
Labour’s EU strategy faces an uphill battle
Brexit
By Joel Reland
Labour’s EU strategy faces an uphill battle
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New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is 'Massive Waste' In How Local Councils Are Funded
New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is "Massive Waste" In How Local Councils Are Funded
Communities
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More 'Transparent' To Stop 'Fibbing And Skulduggery'
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"
Political parties
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Political parties
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Solidarity with Ukrainian miners on the frontline of democracy in Europe
Foreign affairs
By Mick Antoniw
Solidarity with Ukrainian miners on the frontline of democracy in Europe
Two years ago, I was in Kyiv with politicians and trade union leaders.
Tanks on the lawn: Labour's plans for the Ministry of Defence
Foreign affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
Tanks on the lawn: Labour's plans for the Ministry of Defence
What are Labour’s plans for the Ministry of Defence? Sienna Rodgers reviews the problems that may await John Healey as defence secretary
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Defence
By Sophie Church and Tali Fraser
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Patrick Sanders infuriated Rishi Sunak by calling for a ‘citizen army’ in a speech dismissed as ‘alarmist’. But, as Sophie Church and Tali Fraser report, the debate on how to expand troop numbers has started and looks set to intensify after the election. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
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Government Insists No New Measures Are Needed To Protect Gas Prices From Russia's Invasion
Economy
Government Insists No New Measures Are Needed To Protect Gas Prices From Russia's Invasion
Ministers are confident that they will not need to bring in new measures to protect British consumers if Russia's invasion of Ukraine leads to gas prices in the UK being driven up further.
Liz Truss Doesn't Rule Out Sanctioning Tory Donors If Linked With Putin Regime
Defence
Liz Truss Doesn't Rule Out Sanctioning Tory Donors If Linked With Putin Regime
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said "nothing was off the table" when it came to sanctions, but rejected calls for her party to return donations from Russian donors.
We must use every economic sanction at our disposal to deter Russian aggression
Foreign affairs
By Lord Alton
We must use every economic sanction at our disposal to deter Russian aggression
I have never forgotten the sheer courage and determination of pro-democracy activists whom I met on the streets of Lviv, in 1989, as they were risking their lives to throw off the shackles and chains of the Soviet Union.
Keir Starmer Calls For UK Ban On Russian State-Controlled TV Network Amid Calls For Tougher Sanctions
Foreign affairs
Keir Starmer Calls For UK Ban On Russian State-Controlled TV Network Amid Calls For Tougher Sanctions
Keir Starmer has called for the Russian state-controlled television network, Russia Today, to have its UK operation shut down in response to the advance of Russian troops into south-eastern Ukraine on Monday.
Authoritarian states are 'sportswashing' their reputations with beloved UK clubs
Foreign affairs
By Lord Triesman
Authoritarian states are 'sportswashing' their reputations with beloved UK clubs
China and the Summer and Winter Olympics; Qatar and the 2022 Fifa World Cup; the United Arab Emirates and Manchester City: all, to my way of thinking, examples of authoritarian states seeking to photoshop their grim human rights records and wriggle towards international legitimacy without facing consequences for their actions. 
Now more than ever we must take action to uphold the human rights of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong
Foreign affairs
By Lord Bishop of St Albans
Now more than ever we must take action to uphold the human rights of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong
Earlier this month, I joined forces with Christian leaders from around the world to call for a Chinese New Year amnesty for Jimmy Lai and other activists remanded in custody under the National Security Law.
Russian Ambassador Summoned To Foreign Office As 'Full Scale' Ukraine Invasion Is Feared
Foreign affairs
Russian Ambassador Summoned To Foreign Office As "Full Scale" Ukraine Invasion Is Feared
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has summoned Russia’s ambassador to the Foreign Office after Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine last night.
Boris Johnson Announces Sanctions On Five Russian Banks After Ukraine Escalation
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Announces Sanctions On Five Russian Banks After Ukraine Escalation
Boris Johnson said Putin's efforts "must fail" as he announced the "first barrage" of sanctions against Russia after troops advanced into eastern Ukraine on Monday night.
Government Calls For Russia To Be Stripped Of Hosting Champions League Final After Ukraine Invasion
Foreign affairs
Government Calls For Russia To Be Stripped Of Hosting Champions League Final After Ukraine Invasion
The government is calling on Uefa to strip Russia of the right to host the Champions League final after "a flagrant breach of its international commitments" following military advances into Ukraine.
Government Says Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Has Begun
Defence
Government Says Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Has Begun
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said it is a "dark day" for Europe as he confirmed that Russian forces have now advanced into eastern Ukraine.
UK Advertising Presents Export Month To Support Global Britain Trading Ambitions Partner content
Culture
By Advertising Association
UK Advertising Presents Export Month To Support Global Britain Trading Ambitions
This March, the UK advertising industry will help companies seeking international growth.
Lords Diary: Lord McConnell
Foreign affairs
By Lord McConnell
Lords Diary: Lord McConnell
Long distance travel could have created some fear and apprehension after all the restrictions of the past two years. My visit to Uganda, involving two long flights in either direction, instead generates adrenaline.
Back UK Spirits Exports to Back Global Britain Partner content
Brexit
By Chivas Brothers
Back UK Spirits Exports to Back Global Britain
Britain can fulfil its trade potential by supporting industries which are competitive on the world stage.
Sanction Stations: Battling Back Against Chinese Oppression
Foreign affairs
By John Johnston
Sanction Stations: Battling Back Against Chinese Oppression
Far from being cowed, those subject to retaliatory sanctions by China remain determined to shine a light on violations against the Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang and hold China to account.
Boris Johnson Says Ukraine Shelling Is A 'False Flag Operation' By Russia
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Says Ukraine Shelling Is A "False Flag Operation" By Russia
Boris Johnson has said the shelling of a kindergarten in Ukraine was "designed to discredit the Ukrainians".
Ukrainians In The UK Say They Are 'Scared For Tomorrow' And Demand Tougher Russia Sanctions
Defence
Ukrainians In The UK Say They Are "Scared For Tomorrow" And Demand Tougher Russia Sanctions
The UK government must urgently bring forward tougher economic sanctions on Russia, Ukrainians living in London have said during an emotional demonstration outside Downing Street.
Putin Could Attack Ukrainian Cities Within 'Minutes' Warns Defence Minister
Foreign affairs
Putin Could Attack Ukrainian Cities Within "Minutes" Warns Defence Minister
Russia could attack Ukrainian cities within "just a matter of minutes" of launching an invasion, a defence minister has warned, after the UK and US concluded that Russia has not withdrawn troops from the border as claimed earlier this week by the Kremlin.
We must not restart trade talks with China
Foreign affairs
By Iain Duncan Smith MP
We must not restart trade talks with China
The government would be wrong to re-start trade talks with China. We cannot offer tough rhetoric on the importance of defending human rights while also cosying up to a country that commits genocide against its own people.
David Lammy Accuses Foreign Office Of 'Pettiness' Over EU During Ukraine Crisis
Foreign affairs
David Lammy Accuses Foreign Office Of "Pettiness" Over EU During Ukraine Crisis
David Lammy has said foreign office ministers were exhibiting “pettiness” by not working more openly with the European Union as conflict between Ukraine and Russia looms.
The David Lammy interview: Ukraine could be the biggest conflict since World War Two
Foreign affairs
By Eleanor Langford
The David Lammy interview: Ukraine could be the biggest conflict since World War Two
From a crisis in Ukraine to concerns over China and Britain’s shaky relationship with the United States, newly-appointed shadow foreign secretary David Lammy has plenty in his in-tray. He tells Eleanor Langford about his hopes for the role – and the part he thinks the UK should play on the global stage. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer.
Ben Wallace Says There Are No Signs Of Russian Withdrawal From Ukrainian Border
Foreign affairs
Ben Wallace Says There Are No Signs Of Russian Withdrawal From Ukrainian Border
Ben Wallace, the Secretary of State for Defence, has said that the UK has not seen evidence to substantiate the Russian claim that it is withdrawing troops from the Ukrainian border.
Boris Johnson Says Ukraine Crisis Is A 'Mixed Picture' And Warns Tough Sanctions Are 'Ready To Go'
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Says Ukraine Crisis Is A "Mixed Picture" And Warns Tough Sanctions Are "Ready To Go"
Boris Johnson has said intelligence from the Ukraine border is "not encouraging", but that there are signs of a "diplomatic opening" as Russia continues to build up forces.
Senior Tory Says UK's 'Photo-Op' Diplomacy Over Russia Is A Sign Of Weakening Global Influence
Defence
Senior Tory Says UK's "Photo-Op" Diplomacy Over Russia Is A Sign Of Weakening Global Influence
The UK’s diplomatic efforts to stop Russia invading Ukraine have been heavily criticised by a senior Tory who believes their approach is a sign of the country’s diminishing global influence.
Liz Truss Warns Russian Invasions Might Not End At Ukraine
Foreign affairs
Liz Truss Warns Russian Invasions Might Not End At Ukraine
Liz Truss has warned that Russian expansionism may not "stop at Ukraine" as world leaders continue in their attempts to dissuade Moscow from invading its neighbour.
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