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AI Safety Summit Lauded As 'Success' But MPs Question What's Next
Foreign affairs
AI Safety Summit Lauded As "Success" But MPs Question What's Next
The government's landmark AI Safety Summit has been largely celebrated as a success, achieving multiple agreements between international governments and technology developers to work together on preventing existential risks.
AI Experts Find Rishi Sunak And Elon Musk Interview 'Depressing'
Technology
AI Experts Find Rishi Sunak And Elon Musk Interview "Depressing"
AI experts have condemned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to host an ‘in conversation’ event with X owner Elon Musk as “undemocratic” and “depressing”.
Key Players Remain Unconvinced About The Government’s AI Safety Summit
Foreign affairs
Key Players Remain Unconvinced About The Government’s AI Safety Summit
Figures across the technology and political landscape are still having doubts over whether the landmark AI Safety Summit, kicking off this week at Bletchley Park, has the right focus to steer the development of artificial intelligence in the UK and the rest of the world.
Public Supports AI Safety Summit But Thinks Big Tech Has Too Much Influence
Technology
Public Supports AI Safety Summit But Thinks Big Tech Has Too Much Influence
A majority of the public think it is important that the UK hosts the AI Safety Summit, but more than half believe large technology firms hold too much influence over developing AI policy, according to a new poll.
Former Tech Secretary Hopes AI Safety Summit Sparks 'National Conversation' On Regulation
Technology
Former Tech Secretary Hopes AI Safety Summit Sparks "National Conversation" On Regulation
Former secretary of state Chloe Smith has said that after this week’s AI Safety Summit, a “national conversation” will be needed to ensure UK regulators have the ability to respond to the huge risks presented by AI.
Labour 'Left In The Dark' On Global AI Safety Summit
Technology
Labour "Left In The Dark" On Global AI Safety Summit
The Shadow Minister for Tech and Digital Economy, Alex Davies-Jones, has accused the government of keeping Labour “in the dark” over plans for the landmark AI Safety Summit, hosted next week at Bletchley Park.
Rishi Sunak Announces Extra £10m International Aid To Palestinian People
Foreign affairs
Rishi Sunak Announces Extra £10m International Aid To Palestinian People
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the UK will increase international aid to Palestinians by a third with an additional £10m of support, as the bloody conflict in the Middle East continues.
Tory MP Urges Government To 'Follow Through' With Global AI Summit
Technology
Tory MP Urges Government To "Follow Through" With Global AI Summit
Foreign affairs committee chair Alicia Kearns said the UK has only done a “half job” on industrial strategy and urged the government to take “solid action” and “follow through” at the global AI summit in November.
Foreign Secretary Believes China Would 'Collapse' Its Economy If It Invaded Taiwan
Foreign affairs
Foreign Secretary Believes China Would "Collapse" Its Economy If It Invaded Taiwan
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
Foreign secretary James Cleverly has said that he believes former US President Donald Trump did some “very surprising and positive things” in his approach to foreign policy.
Government Accused Of A 'Wishy Washy' Stance On China
Foreign affairs
Government Accused Of A "Wishy Washy" Stance On China
Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith has described the government’s stance on China as “wishy washy”, after the government responded to a damning report by the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (ISC).
Foreign Secretary Defends China Diplomacy Despite Criticism From MPs
Foreign affairs
Foreign Secretary Defends China Diplomacy Despite Criticism From MPs
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has defended his visit to China against criticism from MPs that the government's stance on China has been "incoherent", as he visits the country for the first time.
Celebrating New Democracy's First 100 Days Since Their Historic Re-Election Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Christina Georgaki
Celebrating New Democracy's First 100 Days Since Their Historic Re-Election
Lawyer and member of the New Democracy Political Committee, Christina Georgaki, reflects on the first 3 months of the new Greek Government.
Foreign Committee Chair Wants MPs To Be 'Less Obsessed' With Russian Sanctions
Foreign affairs
Foreign Committee Chair Wants MPs To Be "Less Obsessed" With Russian Sanctions
Chair of the foreign affairs committee Alicia Kearns has said “we need to become less obsessed with sanctions” as a tool to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, arguing that they are only a temporary measure.
Tory MP Says Foreign Secretary Needs High Visibility In Brussels Post-Brexit
Brexit
Tory MP Says Foreign Secretary Needs High Visibility In Brussels Post-Brexit
Foreign affairs committee chair Alicia Kearns has said Foreign Secretary James Cleverly should have a consistent, visible presence in Brussels in order to develop the UK’s “new” post-Brexit relationship with the EU.
Foreign Committee Chair Says UK And Allies Have 'Failed' To Deter Conflict In Balkans
Foreign affairs
Foreign Committee Chair Says UK And Allies Have "Failed" To Deter Conflict In Balkans
Foreign Affairs Select Committee Chair Alicia Kearns will put pressure on politicians around the world to take a more “balanced” international approach and use deterrence to stop ongoing conflict in the Balkans.
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
The UK must strengthen its resilience to stand up to threats from autocratic states
Defence
By Alicia Kearns MP
The UK must strengthen its resilience to stand up to threats from autocratic states
His Majesty has ascended the throne in an increasingly volatile period. Threats from autocratic states will dominate the coming decades; with Russia’s savage and illegal war in Ukraine, volatility in the Western Balkans and within allied nations, and China threatening our freedoms, security and prosperity.
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”.
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.
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.”
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.
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.