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Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
Defence
Former Foreign Secretary Says UK Public Needs A “Philosophical Reset” On Defence
James Cleverly, the former foreign and home secretary, has called for a “philosophical reset” in how the British public views national defence, arguing that the country must be prepared to defend its values through both diplomacy and military strength.
Nato Commander Pierre Vandier: UK Can Take Lead In Nato's Spying Operations
Defence
Nato Commander Pierre Vandier: UK Can Take Lead In Nato's Spying Operations
With European security standing on a knife-edge, Nato Commander Admiral Pierre Vandier tells Sophie Church the UK can lead Nato’s intelligence and surveillance operations
India’s suspension of the Indus treaty with Pakistan shows how quickly water can be weaponised
Environment
By Liam Fox
India’s suspension of the Indus treaty with Pakistan shows how quickly water can be weaponised
South Asian countries are increasingly seeing water as a strategic asset rather than a shared resource
Labour MPs Urge Government To Harden Position On China
Foreign affairs
Labour MPs Urge Government To Harden Position On China
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.
The UK must consider carefully whether China is a trustworthy business partner
Economy
By Baroness Kennedy
The UK must consider carefully whether China is a trustworthy business partner
As UK ministers stride out into the world in pursuit of growth – navigating President Trump’s tariffs and seeking trading relationships and business partnerships wherever they can be found – it is important to consider two things: whether there ought to be ethical constraints to such activities; and how concerned we should be for our national security in dealing with potential partners.
Sir Crawford Falconer Interview: “The House Is Still On Fire' After Trump's Tariffs
Economy
Sir Crawford Falconer Interview: “The House Is Still On Fire" After Trump's Tariffs
Sir Crawford Falconer was the UK’s chief trade negotiation adviser until the end of last year, when his contract ended – and the Labour government declined to renew it. To scrap the post makes for an interesting decision now that questions around global trade are so dominant.
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
Economy
Jonathan Reynolds: US Criticism Of Beijing’s Economic Policy Is “Reasonable”
As Labour looks for a carve-out from Trump’s tariffs, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds tells Sophie Church why the UK should help the US address China’s imbalanced trading position
Rebuilding UK defence and development requires ambitious critical mineral partnerships
Economy
By Calvin Bailey MP and Noah Law MP
Rebuilding UK defence and development requires ambitious critical mineral partnerships
On 4 April, as the trade war triggered by the United States raged, China again restricted exports of rare earth minerals, for which it controls 64 per cent of extraction and a staggering 87 per cent of processing capacity.
If we don’t understand soft power, no wonder aid budgets get cut
Defence
By Tobias Ellwood
If we don’t understand soft power, no wonder aid budgets get cut
Shifting money from the aid budget to defence is a grave mistake that will only exacerbate wider security challenges
Space Must Have 'Proper Role' In Deterring Threats Like Russia
Defence
Space Must Have "Proper Role" In Deterring Threats Like Russia
Space must get a "proper role" in the government's defence strategy, the chair of the UK Space Agency has told PoliticsHome.
Labour MP Says Current Law 'Not Sufficient' To Stop Forced Labour Goods Entering UK
Economy
Labour MP Says Current Law "Not Sufficient" To Stop Forced Labour Goods Entering UK
A Labour MP has said that existing legislation to prevent forced labour in UK supply chains is “not sufficient”, as a new committee inquiry is set to examine whether a change to the law is needed.
Critical Minerals Strategy Is A 'Test Case' For Britain's Place In The World
Economy
Critical Minerals Strategy Is A "Test Case" For Britain's Place In The World
The critical minerals industry is widely seen as a “test case” for Britain’s role in the world, as experts and MPs warn the government against “rushing” into trade agreements with China.
The UK has a strategic and moral imperative to support Tibet
Foreign affairs
By Lord Alton and Chris Law
The UK has a strategic and moral imperative to support Tibet
The recent devastating earthquake in Tibet has seen the losses of over a hundred lives and left countless others injured or displaced.
The West has been too weak defending Taiwan
Foreign affairs
By Blair McDougall MP
The West has been too weak defending Taiwan
Think back to early 2022. The emergency flights full of anti-tank weapons, the hastily drafted sanction regimes, the fruitless shuttle diplomacy. Ukraine stands as a reminder that it is best to form policy in response to a crisis before the crisis emerges.
James Cartlidge: 'Defence should be the number-one priority'
Defence
By Sophie Church
James Cartlidge: 'Defence should be the number-one priority'
With Europe racing to procure arms against the threat of widespread war on the continent, shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge tells Sophie Church the UK risks falling behind. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Three Quarters Of People Say The World Is More Dangerous Now Than Five Years Ago
Defence
Three Quarters Of People Say The World Is More Dangerous Now Than Five Years Ago
Nearly three-quarters of people believe the world feels more dangerous now than it did five years ago, new polling shows.
Senior Tory Philip Hammond Says Calls To Cut Off Trade With China Are 'Unrealistic'
Defence
Senior Tory Philip Hammond Says Calls To Cut Off Trade With China Are "Unrealistic"
Former foreign secretary Lord Hammond has urged the Conservative party to be less ideological in its approach to China, saying it is "unrealistic" to call for cutting off trade with the world's second-largest economy.
Ex-Security Advisor Warns Whitehall Lacks Expertise To Deal With China
Defence
Ex-Security Advisor Warns Whitehall Lacks Expertise To Deal With China
Lord Ricketts, the UK's former national security advisor, believes there is not enough institutional knowledge in Whitehall to support Prime Minister Keir Starmer's pursuit of a more "pragmatic" relationship with China.
An urgent film on Taiwan’s democracy: Baroness D'Souza and Lord Alton review 'Invisible Nation'
Books & culture
By Baroness D'Souza and Lord Alton
An urgent film on Taiwan’s democracy: Baroness D'Souza and Lord Alton review 'Invisible Nation'
With unprecedented political access, this rare and gripping documentary offers a window into what Taiwan represents for the UK – and the world
Uyghur Rights Leader Urges Labour Government To 'Honour Their Promises' To Condemn China
Foreign affairs
Uyghur Rights Leader Urges Labour Government To "Honour Their Promises" To Condemn China
A leading Uyghur human rights campaigner has called on the Government to fulfil its promises to condemn and take action against China's persecution of Uyghur Muslims, as reports emerge that ministers have softened their stance.
Slow-moving and brooding: Danny Chambers reviews 'Black Dog'
Books & culture
By Danny Chambers
Slow-moving and brooding: Danny Chambers reviews 'Black Dog'
Set in a left-behind Chinese community, this otherworldly story reflecting on the nature of progress and a man’s bond with a stray dog is carried by the compelling performance of its lead actor
Education Secretary Urged To Grant Home Fees For Britain’s Hong Kong Students
Home affairs
Education Secretary Urged To Grant Home Fees For Britain’s Hong Kong Students
BNO visa holders, backed by MPs and peers, are calling on Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson to end international fees for Hong Kong students living in the UK.
'Insightful': Baroness Wheatcroft reviews: 'Private Revolutions: Coming of Age in a New China'
Books & culture
By Baroness Wheatcroft
'Insightful': Baroness Wheatcroft reviews: 'Private Revolutions: Coming of Age in a New China'
A tale of four determined women struggling to negotiate the obstacle of the Chinese state at a time of profound change, newly elected MP Yuan Yang has produced a fascinating debut book
Lord Cameron of Dillington reviews 'The Coming Storm'
Books & culture
By Lord Cameron of Dillington
Lord Cameron of Dillington reviews 'The Coming Storm'
In spite of a surfeit of statistics, Liam Fox has written a fascinating study of a substance more valuable to humans than all the oil and precious metals in the world