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Labour MPs Urge Government To Harden Position On China
Labour MPs Urge Government To Harden Position On China
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs have urged the government to harden its “naive” stance on China and prevent the Chinese Communist Party from acquiring critical infrastructure and silencing activist communities in the United Kingdom.
UK Suspends Trade Talks With Israel Over 'Abominable' Situation In Gaza
Foreign affairs
UK Suspends Trade Talks With Israel Over "Abominable" Situation In Gaza
UK, France, Canada Vow To Take 'Concrete Actions' If Israel Does Not Stop Gaza War
Foreign affairs
UK, France, Canada Vow To Take "Concrete Actions" If Israel Does Not Stop Gaza War
Keir Starmer Says New UK-EU Deal Is 'What British People Voted For'
Brexit
Keir Starmer Says New UK-EU Deal Is "What British People Voted For"
Tory MP Lincoln Jopp: I Am Up For The Fight With Nigel Farage
Defence
Tory MP Lincoln Jopp: I Am Up For The Fight With Nigel Farage
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Foreign affairs
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
Foreign affairs
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
Opinion
Dominic Raab's Pret Special
Brexit
By Robert Hutton
Dominic Raab's Pret Special
Parliament must have its say on the UK-EU reset
Brexit
By Emily Thornberry MP
Parliament must have its say on the UK-EU reset
The EU-UK summit should be a turning point – the PM needs a plan
Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
The EU-UK summit should be a turning point – the PM needs a plan
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Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
Over Half Of Labour's 2024 Vote Is Considering Switching To Lib Dem Or Greens
Political parties
Top Starmer Aide: Reform Voters Are 'Labour People' – They're Just 'Pissed Off'
Top Starmer Aide: Reform Voters Are 'Labour People' – They're Just 'Pissed Off'
Political parties
Disabled MPs Express Concern Over Labour Rule Changes Amid Backbench Anger
Disabled MPs Express Concern Over Labour Rule Changes Amid Backbench Anger
Political parties
The Other Insurgent Party: Should The Greens Turn Left With Eco-Populism?
The Other Insurgent Party: Should The Greens Turn Left With Eco-Populism?
Political parties
The statement Keir Starmer should make
The statement Keir Starmer should make
By Anand Menon
Political parties
Conservative Mayor Paul Bristow: I Wouldn’t Have Voted Tory In July 2024
Conservative Mayor Paul Bristow: I Wouldn’t Have Voted Tory In July 2024
Political parties
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Dominic Raab's Pret Special
Brexit
By Robert Hutton
Dominic Raab's Pret Special
He doesn't have the same lunch every day. Really.
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
Foreign affairs
Trade Envoys: Cheap, Effective Diplomacy Or Patronage-Fuelled Freebie Fest?
A neat way of getting freebies while ducking transparency around interests, or an inexpensive scheme for bringing highly valued growth and business to the UK? Sienna Rodgers takes a look at trade envoys
Tales From The Front: MPs Share Their Stories From Ukraine
Defence
Tales From The Front: MPs Share Their Stories From Ukraine
From shortly after the invasion to today, British parliamentarians have been visiting Ukraine to learn and, where possible, to support. We asked a selection to share their most abiding memories
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International Development Minister Resigns Over Foreign Aid Cut
Foreign affairs
International Development Minister Resigns Over Foreign Aid Cut
International development minister Anneliese Dodds has resigned over the government's decision to cut the foreign aid budget.
'Very Good Chance' Of A UK-US Trade Deal Removing Tariffs, Says Trump
Defence
"Very Good Chance" Of A UK-US Trade Deal Removing Tariffs, Says Trump
Donald Trump has said there is a "very good chance" that the US and UK will agree a trade deal that removes tariffs between the two countries.
Trump Accepts Invitation For Second State Visit To UK
Defence
Trump Accepts Invitation For Second State Visit To UK
Donald Trump has accepted an invitation for a state visit to the UK and has said he will visit in the near future as he meets Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Washington.
The UK must act now to support Ukraine’s drone production
Defence
By David Taylor MP and Phil Brickell MP
The UK must act now to support Ukraine’s drone production
What made the Kalashnikov so supremely effective? Its standardised issue, ease of manufacture, reliance on readily available common parts and comparative cheapness.
Trump Could Give English Universities Recruitment Boost, Says Watchdog
Education
Trump Could Give English Universities Recruitment Boost, Says Watchdog
Universities in England "might see opportunities" to recruit students and staff from the United States following Donald Trump's return to the White House, according to the universities watchdog chief.
PM Announces Defence Spending Will Rise to 2.5% By 2027
Defence
PM Announces Defence Spending Will Rise to 2.5% By 2027
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that defence spending will increase to 2.5 per cent by 2027, after mounting pressure from MPs and US President Donald Trump.
We must act urgently to stop Iran producing a nuclear bomb
Defence
By Jon Pearce MP
We must act urgently to stop Iran producing a nuclear bomb
The UK and its allies are running out of time to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Fast Track Citizenship For Immigrants Who Join British Army, Says Former MI6 Head
Defence
Fast Track Citizenship For Immigrants Who Join British Army, Says Former MI6 Head
The former head of MI6 has suggested the government could fast-track citizenship for immigrants who join the British armed forces to boost military numbers.
Reduce Foreign Aid To Fund The Military, Says Former Foreign Office Minister
Defence
Reduce Foreign Aid To Fund The Military, Says Former Foreign Office Minister
A former foreign office minister has urged the government to reduce foreign aid spending and put the money saved towards funding the military.
It’s time to stand on our own feet and make painful choices – including on aid
Defence
By Jeremy Browne
It’s time to stand on our own feet and make painful choices – including on aid
The UK must be clear-headed about what lies in front of us. That includes shifting our emphasis from soft power to hard power.
Nigel Farage Says Zelensky Is 'Not A Dictator'
Foreign affairs
Nigel Farage Says Zelensky Is "Not A Dictator"
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has joined other party leaders in saying that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is "not a dictator", in response to comments made by US President Donald Trump.
'Good Chance' There'll Be Tax Rises To Fund Defence Spending Rise, Says Leading Economist
Defence
"Good Chance" There'll Be Tax Rises To Fund Defence Spending Rise, Says Leading Economist
Leading economist Paul Johnson believes "there's a good chance we'll have more tax rises" if Keir Starmer decides to significantly raise defence spending.
MoD Gives Military Training To Over A Dozen Countries With Poor Human Rights Records
Defence
MoD Gives Military Training To Over A Dozen Countries With Poor Human Rights Records
The UK has provided military training for more than a dozen countries listed by the government as having poor human rights records.
Keir Starmer Tells Zelensky He Is “Democratically Elected Leader” After Trump Attack
Foreign affairs
Keir Starmer Tells Zelensky He Is “Democratically Elected Leader” After Trump Attack
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said Volodymyr Zelensky is the democratically elected leader of Ukraine, after President Donald Trump made an attack on him for not holding an election during wartime.
Kemi Badenoch Hits Back Against Trump Calling Zelensky A 'Dictator'
Foreign affairs
Kemi Badenoch Hits Back Against Trump Calling Zelensky A "Dictator"
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has posted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is "not a dictator", in a response to comments made by US President Donald Trump.
The Greek model – what can the UK learn? Partner content
Economy
By Christina Georgaki
The Greek model – what can the UK learn?
The UK should look to Greece for lessons on investment and economic transformation
Labour MPs Urge Starmer To Hike Defence Spending Amid Trump’s Ukraine Peace Push
Defence
Labour MPs Urge Starmer To Hike Defence Spending Amid Trump’s Ukraine Peace Push
Labour MPs have urged Keir Starmer to increase defence spending more swiftly and show leadership on the world stage, as US President Trump pushes for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.
Community Relations In Fragile Place As Gaza Ceasefire Holds For Now
Communities
Community Relations In Fragile Place As Gaza Ceasefire Holds For Now
Community relations in the UK remain in a "fragile" state, according to leaders on the ground, amid concern that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could collapse.
Starmer Tells Zelensky He Is “Unequivocal” That Ukraine Must Be Involved In Talks To End War
Foreign affairs
Starmer Tells Zelensky He Is “Unequivocal” That Ukraine Must Be Involved In Talks To End War
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is "unequivocal" that Ukraine would have to be involved in any talks aimed at ending the war with Russia.
British Universities Should Resist US Diversity Culture Wars, Says Oxford Chief
Education
British Universities Should Resist US Diversity Culture Wars, Says Oxford Chief
UK universities should push back against "culture war excesses" from the United States, the chief diversity officer at the University of Oxford has said.
Artful Dealing: How to deal with Donald Trump from No 10
Foreign affairs
By Katie Perrior
Artful Dealing: How to deal with Donald Trump from No 10
Theresa May's former press chief reflects on what we've learned about how to deal with Donald Trump
Labour MP Tells Donald Trump 'Please Think Again' On Steel Tariffs
Economy
Labour MP Tells Donald Trump "Please Think Again" On Steel Tariffs
A Labour MP has urged President Donald Trump to "please think again" about plans for a 25 per cent import tax on steel and aluminum imports into the United States.
Former Islington Labour Candidate Wants To Test Public's 'Red Lines' Of Closeness With Europe
Economy
Former Islington Labour Candidate Wants To Test Public's "Red Lines" Of Closeness With Europe
Praful Nargund, a former Labour candidate and director of a new think tank, has said his new organisation will test where the UK public's “red lines” are for closer cooperation with Europe.
The United States is not the ally it once was
Foreign affairs
By Lord Darroch
The United States is not the ally it once was
All aboard! The Donald Trump juggernaut has hit the road, engine revving, streamers flying, and vast clouds of hot air emitting from its exhausts. A hundred Joe Biden policies have already been crushed beneath its wheels.
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Starmer: One Year On
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Starmer: One Year On
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025