Defence

having been convinced that in this insecure world investing in our defence is worth it. But this must be done in a Labour way.

Labour will back British to rebuild our defence capability and bring back good jobs, hope and opportunities.

Britain is navigating a rapidly changing world. We cannot afford to treat every existing policy, including the triple lock, as a sacred cow.

Britain needs a national conversation that starts with the truth about the real and growing threats we face.

As the war with Iran continues, the Greenland Crisis that came before it has started to fade from view. But as the transatlantic alliance buckles under renewed strain, one particularly unsettling part of that episode must not be forgotten…

The new Ukraine deal shows that now is the moment for the UK and Europe to cooperate more fully on defence.

Donald Trump’s erratic Iran strategy clashes with NATO’s founding principles —which explains why allies refuse to be drawn into his war.

Rebuilding Britain’s defences is not a retreat into militarism but an investment in national security, economic growth and stability.

In increasingly volatile times, we cannot rely on the certainties of the old international order. We must be proactive in sustaining strong partnerships and forging new ones.

Four years on from the beginning of Russia's invasion into Ukraine, Daniel Green reflects on the necessity for continued solidarity...

Defending Ukraine is to defend all of Europe. We must protect Ukraine, to protect the whole of Europe from this Russian madness.

Almost three-quarters of Labour members support an increase in defence spending to deal with international threats.