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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
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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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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
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
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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The freezing of Ted Hui’s assets proves HSBC is now an accessory to the Hong Kong national security law
Foreign affairs
By Siobhain McDonagh MP
The freezing of Ted Hui’s assets proves HSBC is now an accessory to the Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong authorities are using HSBC to impose financial sanctions on pro-democracy figures and silence opposition. This is categorically unacceptable, HSBC should be standing with Hongkongers.
Government is chipping away at our development progress when we should be championing global Britain
Foreign affairs
By Sarah Champion MP
Government is chipping away at our development progress when we should be championing global Britain
We could be facing up to £30bn less on development over the next five years. The UK is unlikely to feel any economic ‘boost’ as a result of these cuts, but the impact on the world’s poorest will be devastating.
The government’s cuts to UK aid will lead to the preventable loss of life around the globe
Foreign affairs
By Stephen Crabb MP and Pauline Latham MP
The government’s cuts to UK aid will lead to the preventable loss of life around the globe
Covid-19 has taught us that we cannot abandon the fight for health. To renege on our manifesto aid commitments at this time is unthinkable
The UK and EU Have Admitted The 'Conditions Are Not There' For A Brexit Trade Deal
Brexit
The UK and EU Have Admitted The 'Conditions Are Not There' For A Brexit Trade Deal
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen have released a joint statement admitting that lack of agreement on level playing field, governance and fisheries are still standing in the way of a Brexit deal.
It would be an abject failure of statecraft to leave the EU with no deal
Brexit
By Tobias Ellwood MP
It would be an abject failure of statecraft to leave the EU with no deal
Britain's soft power has already been bruised by this government’s willingness to flout international law. We cannot afford to alienate relationships further by entertaining a no deal Brexit. If more time is required, then so be it
Unamended, the Trade Bill will give MPs no say on future trade deals
Brexit
By David Lawrence
Unamended, the Trade Bill will give MPs no say on future trade deals
Amendment 6, tabled by Lord Purvis, will set in law a guaranteed debate and vote on any trade negotiations and agreements. Parliament must seize this opportunity to take back control.
Grandma Wong personifies the bravery of Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners - she would be a worthy recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
Foreign affairs
By Baroness Bennett and Lord Alton
Grandma Wong personifies the bravery of Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners - she would be a worthy recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize
Grandma Wong represents the very best of the Hong Kong protesters in bravely and stubbornly refusing to give in to tyranny. In nominating her for the Nobel Peace Prize, we send a clear signal to China.
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Foreign affairs
By Save the Children
YEMEN: At least four children killed in artillery shelling in the city of Hodeida
At least 11 civilians including 4 children were killed yesterday, 29 November, after artillery shells hit houses in the south of Hodeida city in Yemen.
By cutting foreign aid, Britain risks losing its position as a force for global good
Foreign affairs
By Peter Bottomley MP
By cutting foreign aid, Britain risks losing its position as a force for global good
We must maintain Britain's 0.7% foreign aid budget, which can do good around the world in ways that also serve our long-term interests.
Negotiating trade deals doesn’t have to take this long
Brexit
By Professor Robert Volterra
Negotiating trade deals doesn’t have to take this long
Negotiating free trade deals is as easy as the parties involved want it to be. The lack of a UK-EU deal is down to the lack of political will
A Foreign Office Minister Has Resigned From Government Over Plans To Cut International Aid
Economy
A Foreign Office Minister Has Resigned From Government Over Plans To Cut International Aid
The government is facing a brewing backbench rebellion and ministerial resignations over its controversial plans to scrap the UK’s pledge to give 0.7% of GDP in international aid.
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Foreign affairs
By Save the Children
Spending Review is a hammer blow to British impact in international development - Save the Children
The government has chosen to balance the books on the backs of the world’s poorest people, and I hope it is a choice that MPs will resoundingly reject.
Now more than ever Britain must demonstrate world leadership - cutting our foreign aid budget won’t do that
Foreign affairs
By Mark Garnier and Baroness Jenkin
Now more than ever Britain must demonstrate world leadership - cutting our foreign aid budget won’t do that
Helping developing nations with their Covid vaccination programme is as important as vaccinating Britain, but we won't achieve it by cutting our foreign aid budget for short term domestic gain.
Backbench Tories Are Threatening A Rebellion Over Threats To The Overseas Aid Budget
Economy
Backbench Tories Are Threatening A Rebellion Over Threats To The Overseas Aid Budget
Former international development secretary Andrew Mitchell is understood to be rallying backbenchers to vote down any reduction to the 0.7% overseas aid budget.
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Coronavirus
By Save the Children
Cutting the UK aid budget now would be immoral and dangerous
Kailash Satyarthi, 2014 Nobel Peace Laureate and Founder, Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation, writes to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, urging him not to reduce the UK aid budget in the upcoming spending review.
For the sake of British Business we must maintain our aid budget - here's why Partner content
Economy
By Coalition for Global Prosperity
For the sake of British Business we must maintain our aid budget - here's why
With COP, the G7 and a new White House administration there are plenty of opportunities for Britain to continue its world leading role in protecting freedom and prosperity.
It would be an insult to brave Hongkongers for Britain to ignore their plight
Foreign affairs
By Tom Randall MP
It would be an insult to brave Hongkongers for Britain to ignore their plight
The freedom to disagree with and question authority is a cornerstone of democracy. In removing it, Beijing has eradicated any last trace of Hong Kong’s independence.
Boycotting the G20 can help improve Human Rights in Saudi Arabia
Foreign affairs
By Alistair Carmichael MP
Boycotting the G20 can help improve Human Rights in Saudi Arabia
With Saudi Arabia reeling from the effects of Covid-19 and with an incoming Biden administration promising to focus on climate change, now is the time to put pressure on the regime to improve its human rights record
Cutting the aid budget risks Global Britain’s role as a force for good
Foreign affairs
By Romilly Greenhill
Cutting the aid budget risks Global Britain’s role as a force for good
Cutting the aid budget from 0.7% to 0.5% - to help cover the financial impact of Covid-19 - will harm millions of people at home and abroad, as well as damage the UK’s international standing.
From Punjab to London, Sikhs around the world will soon be able to grasp their right to self-determination Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Sikhs for Justice
From Punjab to London, Sikhs around the world will soon be able to grasp their right to self-determination
Now is the time to right historic wrongs and let Punjab determine how it wants to be governed.
What next for the Special Relationship
Foreign affairs
By Kate Proctor
What next for the Special Relationship
A free trade deal under a Joe Biden presidency may be more straightforward than people think, but the UK must confront the fact his focus will be on Germany and France, and personal relations with Boris Johnson are far from cosy at present. Kate Proctor explores what the future may hold for Britain and the USA under the 46th President
Scotland and the first-generation Scottish-American president have always been an uncomfortable fit
Foreign affairs
By Torcuil Crichton, Westminster Editor, Daily Record
Scotland and the first-generation Scottish-American president have always been an uncomfortable fit
Donald Trump's relationship with his homeland, like his relationship with everyone, is entirely transactional
Can the Iran nuclear deal be saved?
Foreign affairs
By Nabil Rastani
Can the Iran nuclear deal be saved?
The election of Joe Biden offers a glimmer of hope for the Iran nuclear deal, but the road to diplomacy will still be long and fraught
Britain must send a strong message to China and stand up for Hong Kong’s democracy
Foreign affairs
By Iain Duncan Smith MP
Britain must send a strong message to China and stand up for Hong Kong’s democracy
Magnitsky style sanctions should be applied immediately to officials and politicians in Hong Kong and China, or we risk defaulting on our promises to the people of Hong Kong.
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