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Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Defence
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced an increase in defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030, which he called the "biggest strengthening of our national defence for a generation".
Prime Minister Says Middle East Conflict Escalation Benefits No One After Israel Strike On Iran
Foreign affairs
Prime Minister Says Middle East Conflict Escalation Benefits No One After Israel Strike On Iran
UK Grapples With Uncharted Territory As 'Red Lines' Crossed In Middle East
Defence
UK Grapples With Uncharted Territory As "Red Lines" Crossed In Middle East
MPs Clash With Foreign Office Over Calls To Proscribe IRGC
Foreign affairs
MPs Clash With Foreign Office Over Calls To Proscribe IRGC
Calls To Increase Defence Spending Could Clash With Labour's Tight Fiscal Rules
Defence
Calls To Increase Defence Spending Could Clash With Labour's Tight Fiscal Rules
UK Working With Allies To 'Prevent Further Bloodshed' In Middle East
Defence
UK Working With Allies To "Prevent Further Bloodshed" In Middle East
Minister Says UK Needs “Deep Pockets” For Ukraine Support To Continue
Foreign affairs
Minister Says UK Needs “Deep Pockets” For Ukraine Support To Continue
The House Live
After a year of war in Sudan, there are still no safe and legal routes to the UK
Foreign affairs
By Nick Beales
After a year of war in Sudan, there are still no safe and legal routes to the UK
Britain cannot stay silent on atrocities in DRC to protect our Rwanda deal
Foreign affairs
By Daniel Kawczynski MP
Britain cannot stay silent on atrocities in DRC to protect our Rwanda deal
Britain cannot turn a blind eye if Israel is committing war crimes
Foreign affairs
By Dominic Grieve
Britain cannot turn a blind eye if Israel is committing war crimes
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Tories Are Hopeful Rishi Sunak Can Swerve Local Elections Backlash From MPs
Tories Are Hopeful Rishi Sunak Can Swerve Local Elections Backlash From MPs
Political parties
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
The Professor Will See You Now: Potholes
By Professor Philip Cowley
Communities
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Labour Says Its Plan To Nationalise The Railways Will Save Over £2bn A Year In Waste
Transport
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Solidarity with Ukrainian miners on the frontline of democracy in Europe
Foreign affairs
By Mick Antoniw
Solidarity with Ukrainian miners on the frontline of democracy in Europe
Two years ago, I was in Kyiv with politicians and trade union leaders.
Tanks on the lawn: Labour's plans for the Ministry of Defence
Foreign affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
Tanks on the lawn: Labour's plans for the Ministry of Defence
What are Labour’s plans for the Ministry of Defence? Sienna Rodgers reviews the problems that may await John Healey as defence secretary
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Defence
By Sophie Church and Tali Fraser
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Patrick Sanders infuriated Rishi Sunak by calling for a ‘citizen army’ in a speech dismissed as ‘alarmist’. But, as Sophie Church and Tali Fraser report, the debate on how to expand troop numbers has started and looks set to intensify after the election. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
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Indian deadlock: Rishi Sunak's mission to strike a free trade deal
Foreign affairs
By Tom Sasse
Indian deadlock: Rishi Sunak's mission to strike a free trade deal
Rishi Sunak has prioritised boosting trade with India, but negotiations appear to be moving slowly with both sides unwilling to risk domestic opposition. Tom Sasse reports
King Charles can revitalise Britain’s soft power
Foreign affairs
By Baroness Verma
King Charles can revitalise Britain’s soft power
This month I embarked on a visit to India along with my parliamentary colleagues on the India (Trade and Investment) All-Party Parliamentary Group. I have been to India many times, seen the huge economic growth particularly over the last 20 years or so, and today India’s influence in the world is clear.
Britain must face hard truths to become a global force for good once more
Defence
By Dan Jarvis MP
Britain must face hard truths to become a global force for good once more
Despite turbulent times, I believe Britain should still aspire to be a leading power and a global force for good. Not out of some unchecked idealism, but because building a better and fairer world is vital to our own best interests. But doing that requires change: better political leadership, a reinvigorated approach, and a new spirit of internationalism.
Rishi Sunak Backs Down On EU Laws But Prepares For Fight On Small Boats
Brexit
Rishi Sunak Backs Down On EU Laws But Prepares For Fight On Small Boats
Rishi Sunak has agreed to slow down his post-Brexit plan to revoke thousands of European Union laws, but the Prime Minister is showing little sign of backing down over his approach to small boats as the House of Lords prepares to "shred" the controversial legislation.
The success of Global Britain will require tough choices in this era of upheaval
Foreign affairs
By John Kampfner
The success of Global Britain will require tough choices in this era of upheaval
When a country is discomfited within, and unsure of its place without, it resorts to rhetoric. Just when the IMF confirmed its forecast that the United Kingdom would have the lowest growth of any developed country, including Russia, Rishi Sunak declared Britain to be a “foreign-policy superpower”.
A trade secret: What are the UK’s aims as it pursues new deals?
Economy
By Rob Merrick
A trade secret: What are the UK’s aims as it pursues new deals?
What are the UK’s aims in the pursuit of new trade deals? It seems such a simple question, yet ministers are unwilling, or unable, to answer it, according to a growing band of critics. Rob Merrick digs into the issue.
The Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership heralds a new trading era for the United Kingdom
Economy
By Nigel Huddleston MP
The Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership heralds a new trading era for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s impending membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a huge win for this country.
I saw first-hand the important role His Majesty plays in representing Britain overseas
Foreign affairs
By Alistair Burt
I saw first-hand the important role His Majesty plays in representing Britain overseas
The UK will be well served abroad by this knowledgeable and thoughtful monarch
Parliamentary power: Promoting British interests through Westminster
Foreign affairs
By Sophie Church
Parliamentary power: Promoting British interests through Westminster
The United Kingdom is ranked second in the world for its soft power. As parliamentarians continue to jet off round the world on inter-parliamentary visits, Sophie Church speaks to foreign delegates to understand how we are promoting British interests through Westminster.
The UK must seize the big trading opportunities Africa has to offer
Foreign affairs
By Lord Popat
The UK must seize the big trading opportunities Africa has to offer
Next year, on 23 to 24 April 2024, the United Kingdom will host the UK-African Investment Summit in London. With a year to go, I wanted to highlight the opportunities Africa presents and what can be done in the run up to the summit to make it a success.
The real culture war: How the UK is supporting Ukraine beyond the battlefield
Foreign affairs
By Kate Ewart-Biggs
The real culture war: How the UK is supporting Ukraine beyond the battlefield
In May the eyes of the world will once again be on the UK. Of course, there is the Coronation to look forward to.
A splintering world needs a stronger Britain
Foreign affairs
By Liam Byrne MP
A splintering world needs a stronger Britain
The battle fury rampaging through blood-soaked Sudan is a tragedy for a beautiful country which had just begun to dare to dream of peace. But the conflict lights up a wider truth: the world is now facing a surge tide of violence which may spark a vicious circle of poverty and war, threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions.
What about the Sudanese?
Foreign affairs
By Earl of Sandwich
What about the Sudanese?
During emergencies abroad our first thoughts are, and should be, with our own friends and relations and whether they can be evacuated safely.
Forging closer ties with China is naïve
Foreign affairs
By Luke de Pulford
Forging closer ties with China is naïve
“Enough is enough. For too long, politicians in Britain and across the West have rolled out the red carpet and turned a blind eye to China's nefarious activity and ambitions…I will change this on day one as prime minister.”
Growing Calls For 'Flexibility' On Child Migrant Rights As Sudan Crisis Escalates
Foreign affairs
Growing Calls For "Flexibility" On Child Migrant Rights As Sudan Crisis Escalates
The Government is under mounting pressure over rights for child migrants after Conservative MPs and human rights bodies suggested children fleeing Sudan could face deportation under a new UK law.
Sudan Evacuation Flights Will Continue 'As Long As Possible'
Foreign affairs
Sudan Evacuation Flights Will Continue "As Long As Possible"
Downing Street has said that flights evacuating British nationals from Sudan will continue for “as long as possible”, but the situation in the country remains “volatile” despite the ceasefire.
Government Warns Of 'Rapidly Deteriorating' Situation In Sudan As Evacuation Pressure Builds
Foreign affairs
Government Warns Of "Rapidly Deteriorating" Situation In Sudan As Evacuation Pressure Builds
Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell has said the situation in Sudan is "extremely grave" in a statement to the House of Commons on Monday afternoon, as pressure builds on government to evacuate British nationals from the region.
Stalin-style show trials demand we go further to make sure Russia sanctions bite
Foreign affairs
By Lord Alton
Stalin-style show trials demand we go further to make sure Russia sanctions bite
On 17 April Vladimir Kara-Murza, a political prisoner in Russia, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for publicly opposing Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine.
Is Northern Ireland's Political Deadlock Running Out Of Road?
Brexit
Is Northern Ireland's Political Deadlock Running Out Of Road?
There is a growing feeling on both sides of the Irish Sea that an unavoidable moment of truth is fast approaching the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) as the party appears to be running out of road in its ongoing boycott of Northern Ireland's political institutions.
Britain must keep up pressure to end conflict in Sudan
Foreign affairs
By Hilary Benn MP
Britain must keep up pressure to end conflict in Sudan
The fighting that has erupted in Sudan is the result of a bitter power struggle between two generals, and while no one can say for sure who fired the first shot, international efforts to try and broker a ceasefire, at the time of writing, have proved unsuccessful.
Rishi Sunak Warns A Failing Stormont Will Harm Unionism, As Pressure Grows On The DUP
Brexit
Rishi Sunak Warns A Failing Stormont Will Harm Unionism, As Pressure Grows On The DUP
Rishi Sunak has renewed his call for the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to rejoin Stormont, telling the closing day of a major conference in Belfast that Northern Ireland's political institutions being out of action "will not bolster" unionism.
Ceasefire urgently needed in Sudan or millions will suffer from lack of aid and escalating violence
Foreign affairs
By Vicky Ford MP
Ceasefire urgently needed in Sudan or millions will suffer from lack of aid and escalating violence
News of fighting between the two military factions in Sudan is heart-breaking. It has been strongly condemned by leaders from across the African continent and the international community, as well as MPs from all sides of the United Kingdom Parliament.
DUP Lays Ground For Potential Summer Return To Stormont
Brexit
DUP Lays Ground For Potential Summer Return To Stormont
Hope is growing that the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is preparing for a return to Northern Ireland's political institutions this summer.
Architects Of Good Friday Agreement Urge The DUP To Do 'What's Right' And Rejoin Stormont
Brexit
Architects Of Good Friday Agreement Urge The DUP To Do "What's Right" And Rejoin Stormont
Architects of the Good Friday Agreement have urged the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to end its boycott of Northern Ireland's political institutions at a major conference to mark the 25th anniversary of the historic peace deal.
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