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While many give the impression of believing UK aid is in some way a niche policy area, it is in fact necessary to help form the stable, prosperous and just world we collectively seek. It is in our national interest to help support nations…
Over the weekend I attended my first ever Lib Dem conference. Don't worry, I went because I was invited by the Fabians to speak at a fringe meeting on challenging populism. Despite the obvious irony of a party that has delivered little…
The care and support we offer those who serve in our nation's name is something we rightly celebrate every day, and in particular this weekend and today, Armed Forces Day. Our Armed Forces stationed overseas are at the forefront of all our…
The commitment and talent of our Forces is exceptional and that uniqueness should be reflected in the support they receive. Servicemen and women’s struggles and courage do not end when they leave the battlefield. Today Labour is announcing…
On Tuesday evening last week David Cameron said he wanted to ring-fence the entire defence budget from 2015. By Wednesday morning Philip Hammond was desperately ‘clarifying’ that the only portion of the budget for which any guarantee could…
The most effective defence policy is not always a new piece of military hardware - it can be a world-class international development policy. Investment in education, democratic reform and viable economies can hinder the spread of conflict…
When we think of service personnel returning from the frontline we often think of the ‘heroes’ welcome’ – a waiting family, a grateful nation, courage honoured. But what happens after that doesn't always capture the headlines. For some…
The Labour Party’s purpose is to create and lead change. Not for its own sake, but change in line with the progressive passions and priorities that brought us in to our movement. That is why we are a party which restlessly seeks government…
Today the SNP debate whether to drop their historic opposition to NATO membership. They want credit for this, but they deserve scrutiny. Their membership of the historic Alliance, which has been at the cornerstone of UK national security…
Today most people are looking back at the remarkable celebrations of the Jubilee weekend. It's right that we do, but today we should also reflect further back on those moments when our country's survival was secured. History, pride and…
Many will try to draw their own conclusions from the Bradford by election defeat; more often than not it is a chance for some to reinforce what they previously thought and have already said. So here's my quick take on a defeat where we had…
When the Chancellor stands at the Despatch Box at 12.30 today the Government’s economic competence will be under enormous strain. High unemployment and stagnation dominate and yet pay cuts and road tolling seem to be the medicine on offer…
