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Foreign Secretary Believes China Would 'Collapse' Its Economy If It Invaded Taiwan
Foreign Secretary Believes China Would "Collapse" Its Economy If It Invaded Taiwan
Foreign affairs
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly warned that if China invaded Taiwan it could "collapse" the Chinese economy, but insisted the UK has huge influence in the attempt to curb the power of China.
Foreign Secretary Praises Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Style
Foreign affairs
Foreign Secretary Praises Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Style
Tory Moderates Are Spooked By Threats Of Leaving ECHR
Foreign affairs
Tory Moderates Are Spooked By Threats Of Leaving ECHR
Keir Starmer Is Walking A 'Tightrope' By Fighting The Tories On Brexit
Brexit
Keir Starmer Is Walking A "Tightrope" By Fighting The Tories On Brexit
Northern Irish Parties Briefed On Westminster Plan To Implement The Windsor Framework
Foreign affairs
Northern Irish Parties Briefed On Westminster Plan To Implement The Windsor Framework
Westminster Draws Up Plans To Take Charge Of Windsor Framework In Northern Ireland
Brexit
Westminster Draws Up Plans To Take Charge Of Windsor Framework In Northern Ireland
Government Accused Of A 'Wishy Washy' Stance On China
Foreign affairs
Government Accused Of A "Wishy Washy" Stance On China
The House Live
My manifesto: Educating girls across the world is a game changer
Education
By Helen Grant MP
My manifesto: Educating girls across the world is a game changer
Greece re-commits itself to sensible economics Partner content
Economy
By Christina Georgaki
Greece re-commits itself to sensible economics
The James Cleverly interview: 'Trump's particular style can be surprisingly effective'
Foreign affairs
By Tali Fraser
The James Cleverly interview: "Trump's particular style can be surprisingly effective"
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Tories Are Starkly Divided Over Suella Braverman's Rise To The Top
Tories Are Starkly Divided Over Suella Braverman's Rise To The Top
Political parties
HS2 And A-Levels Scrapped: All Of Rishi Sunak's Conservative Conference Announcements
HS2 And A-Levels Scrapped: All Of Rishi Sunak's Conservative Conference Announcements
Political parties
My Manifesto: Bold housing solutions are needed to help our young people succeed
My Manifesto: Bold housing solutions are needed to help our young people succeed
By Miriam Cates MP
Communities
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The James Cleverly interview: 'Trump's particular style can be surprisingly effective'
Foreign affairs
By Tali Fraser
The James Cleverly interview: "Trump's particular style can be surprisingly effective"
Having entered government under Theresa May, James Cleverly is one of the Conservative Party’s great survivors. In an increasingly fraught world, he is having to call on all his political experience as Foreign Secretary. He talks Ukraine, the Global South and China with Tali Fraser. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Why The Government's Anti-Boycott Bill Is So Controversial
Foreign affairs
Why The Government's Anti-Boycott Bill Is So Controversial
The controversial Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) bill, also dubbed 'the BDS bill', seeks to prevent public bodies engaging in political boycotts of foreign states.
The John Healey interview: 'We are falling short on our Nato obligations'
Defence
By Tali Fraser
The John Healey interview: "We are falling short on our Nato obligations"
Shadow defence secretary John Healey is determined to do better by our armed forces. He tells Tali Fraser it’s time for Britain to reboot defence plans, improve spending and restore the nation’s moral contract with its military. Photography by Wilde Fry
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Rishi Sunak May Have Exorcised The UK's Diplomatic Demons In Renewed Friendship With France
Brexit
Rishi Sunak May Have Exorcised The UK's Diplomatic Demons In Renewed Friendship With France
After a winter of economic turmoil Rishi Sunak is still struggling to turn around the government's tattered reputation back home, but on the global stage he is enjoying greater success.
Rishi Sunak Says Small Boats Plan Does Not Break International Law Ahead Of Summit With 'Friend' Macron
Foreign affairs
Rishi Sunak Says Small Boats Plan Does Not Break International Law Ahead Of Summit With "Friend" Macron
Rishi Sunak has insisted that his plan to tackle small boat crossings is compliant with international law, ahead of a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
When our APPG delivered aid to Ukraine it was deeply personal for me
Foreign affairs
By Alex Sobel MP
When our APPG delivered aid to Ukraine it was deeply personal for me
My work for the Ukraine All-Party Parliamentary Group means I have had the privilege of meeting various Ukrainian MPs and have been invited to the country on a number of occasions.
Government Warned 'Bonfire' Of EU Laws Could Clash With Windsor Framework
Brexit
Government Warned "Bonfire" Of EU Laws Could Clash With Windsor Framework
Rishi Sunak's landmark Northern Ireland Protocol deal, the 'Windsor framework', is now facing growing concern that its success could be threatened by the government’s decision to push ahead with its controversial Retained EU Law bill.
No 10 Using Small Boats To Persuade Hardline Tory Brexiteers To Back 'Windsor Framework'
Brexit
No 10 Using Small Boats To Persuade Hardline Tory Brexiteers To Back 'Windsor Framework'
Downing Street is telling Conservative MPs who are weighing up whether to back the deal on Northern Ireland that getting it done will improve the chances of an agreement with France on tackling Channel crossings.
Horticulture Trading to resume after Northern Ireland Protocol agreement reached Partner content
Environment
By Horticultural Trades Association
Horticulture Trading to resume after Northern Ireland Protocol agreement reached
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has welcomed parts of the deal struck between the UK and EU regarding the Northern Ireland Protocol – stating that ‘real trade can resume again’ for HTA members in Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
Rishi Sunak Allies Are Increasingly Confident They've Quashed Northern Ireland Deal Rebellion
Brexit
Rishi Sunak Allies Are Increasingly Confident They've Quashed Northern Ireland Deal Rebellion
Tory MPs who are supportive of Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol deal are confident any rebellion will be small after they piled pressure on hardline Brexiteers in their party to back it.
Partner content
Environment
British Veterinary Association responds to Northern Ireland Protocol announcement
How The Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Will Work And The Big Questions That Remain
Brexit
How The Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Will Work And The Big Questions That Remain
The UK and European Union have finally agreed a deal on resolving the Northern Ireland Protocol, dubbed the 'Windsor Framework'.
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak's Belfast Charm Offensive, Economists Warning On Spending Increases
Brexit
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak's Belfast Charm Offensive, Economists Warning On Spending Increases
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in Belfast to promote the Windsor Framework, his new Northern Ireland Protocol deal, to Northern Irish businesses and politicians whose support he hopes to secure.
Boris Johnson Told DUP To Be Careful About Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Brexit
Boris Johnson Told DUP To Be Careful About Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Boris Johnson has told Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) figures to be cautious about Rishi Sunak's new "Windsor framework" Northern Ireland Protocol deal, announced alongside the European Union today.
Hardline Tory Brexiteers Urged To 'Get Real' And Back Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Brexit
Hardline Tory Brexiteers Urged To "Get Real" And Back Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Influential Tory moderates have warned the party's hardline Eurosceptic wing that refusing to support Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol deal would undermine the national interest, as the Prime Minister prepares to reveal his agreement with the European Union in parliament.
Top Stories: Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Imminent, New Energy Price Cap Announced
Brexit
Top Stories: Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Imminent, New Energy Price Cap Announced
Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen will meet today in Berkshire to sign off on a long-awaited Northern Ireland Protocol deal.
HSBC must end support for Beijing’s crackdown
Foreign affairs
By Alistair Carmichael MP
HSBC must end support for Beijing’s crackdown
When the pioneering Scotsman Thomas Sutherland founded the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in 1865, he did so on the promise of ‘sound Scottish banking,’ renowned for its fairness, dynamism, and community service.
Rishi Sunak Set To Announce Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Alongside EU
Brexit
Rishi Sunak Set To Announce Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Alongside EU
The UK and European Union are set to announce on Monday that they have finally reached an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Rishi Sunak's Political Nous Questioned Over 'Patronising' Handling Of Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Brexit
Rishi Sunak's Political Nous Questioned Over "Patronising" Handling Of Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Rishi Sunak's hope of announcing a Northern Ireland Protocol deal with the European Union this week has fallen apart, and the Prime Minister is now facing questions over what went wrong, and how he intends to get it over the line.
Reporting on Homes for Ukraine has been uplifting and heart-breaking – and the story is far from over
Communities
By John Johnston
Reporting on Homes for Ukraine has been uplifting and heart-breaking – and the story is far from over
Reporting on the most unique refugee system implemented in the United Kingdom since the kindertransport has been fascinating, uplifting and heart-breaking in equal measures.
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak Urges G7 Leaders To 'Move Faster' In Arming Ukraine, Boris Johnson Increases Pressure To Send British Jets
Defence
Top Stories: Rishi Sunak Urges G7 Leaders To "Move Faster" In Arming Ukraine, Boris Johnson Increases Pressure To Send British Jets
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will use the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine to pressure other world leaders to "move faster" in arming its military.
As we mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, strong British international leadership is needed now more than ever Partner content
Defence
By Coalition for Global Prosperity
As we mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, strong British international leadership is needed now more than ever
The UK still plays a crucial role in defending democracy and preserving Europe's security. Amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the global economic aftershocks caused by Russia's hostile aggression, delegates gathered at the Global Britain Summit to discuss these challenges.
Dozens Of Conservative MPs Prepared To Rebel On Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Brexit
Dozens Of Conservative MPs Prepared To Rebel On Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Moderate Tories who are opposed to the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill have warned that up to 50 Conservative back benchers would vote against if it ever reached a House of Commons vote, as the party divide over Brexit continues to deepen.
DUP And Hardline Brexiteers Plot Response To Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
Brexit
DUP And Hardline Brexiteers Plot Response To Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol Deal
The staunchest critics of Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol deal with the European Union will meet on Tuesday night as the Prime Minister continues in his bid to win their support.
Former Cabinet Minister Says Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Is No Longer Legal
Brexit
Former Cabinet Minister Says Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Is No Longer Legal
A former Cabinet minister has said that the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill is no longer legal, having previously argued that the contentious legislation had justification in law.
The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill no longer has any legal justification
Brexit
By Robert Buckland MP
The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill no longer has any legal justification
Resolving the complex issue of the Northern Ireland Protocol is not only desirable, but absolutely necessary. Not only for domestic reasons, but also for the United Kingdom's international position. 
Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Delayed As No 10 Scrambles For DUP Support
Brexit
Northern Ireland Protocol Deal Delayed As No 10 Scrambles For DUP Support
Rishi Sunak's ongoing bid to persuade the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to support his Northern Ireland Protocol deal with the European Union, which was expected to be announced early this week, is set to delay the planned timetable for an announcement.
EventsAll
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service London
2023
London
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service London
Women in Education
2023
Women in Education
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership London
2023
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership London
Energy Security & Green Infrastructure Week 2023
2023
Online
Energy Security & Green Infrastructure Week 2023