New ministers in Defence, Home Office, Defra and Whips Office
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a series of ministerial appointments across government, alongside changes to the…
Defence
National security was meant to be Keir Starmer’s strength. Now it’s become a liability.
Cabinet resignations happen and are often painful affairs, but it is difficult to recall a resignation letter quite…
‘Making sure it’s worth it’
Defence has often been an uncomfortable policy area for some Labour members. I myself grew up being taken…
‘Security, opportunity, pride, growth and hope for every part of Britain’
This is a serious moment for Britain. Our politics is fractured. Our communities are struggling. Wars are raging.…
‘Britain needs a truly independent nuclear deterrent – Labour should deliver it’
As the war with Iran continues, the Greenland Crisis that came before it has started to fade from…
‘The government’s UK-Ukraine defence deal has promise, but must go further to keep Europe and the UK safe’
The newest UK-Ukraine deal, shows promise that the Labour Government is learning the proper lessons from Ukraine –…
‘Security in the 21st century means more than just defence’
It has become something of a euphemism to say that the world, of late, “has changed”. As an…
Vast majority of Labour members back defence spending boost and NATO membership – poll
Almost three-quarters of Labour members support an increase in defence spending to deal with international threats, according to…
‘Labour must defend NATO’
After July 1945, Clement Attlee’s Labour Government enacted twin pillars to support our personal and national security: the…
‘Britain can no longer afford to pretend America is a reliable ally’
Back in October I travelled to America to celebrate a big birthday for my best friend. We went…
