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Jonathan Ashworth: 'Nobody likes losing an election. It's a kick in the knackers'
Communities
By Tali Fraser
Jonathan Ashworth: 'Nobody likes losing an election. It's a kick in the knackers'
A key figure in Gordon Brown’s No 10, and a shadow cabinet minister under Keir Starmer’s Labour opposition, Jonathan Ashworth tells Tali Fraser about his plans as chief executive of influential think tank Labour Together.
Rishi Sunak Says UK Strikes Against Houthis Were Self Defence
Defence
Rishi Sunak Says UK Strikes Against Houthis Were Self Defence
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urged people to not "fall for the malign narrative" that the UK strikes on the Houthis in Yemen were concerning the conflict between Israel and Gaza, arguing it was instead a simple matter of self defence and upholding freedom of navigation for British vessels.
David Lammy Says EU Will Be 'Number One Priority' For Labour Foreign Policy
Brexit
David Lammy Says EU Will Be "Number One Priority" For Labour Foreign Policy
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said the European Union will be Labour’s “number one priority” in terms of rebuilding relationships with international allies.
We must not give up on the women of Afghanistan
Foreign affairs
By Preet Kaur Gill MP
We must not give up on the women of Afghanistan
With the country in crisis and millions facing famine, it is unconscionable to stop Afghan women working and learning in universities. Our government must act urgently to help save lives, restore women’s rights and resettle refugees the United Kingdom has promised to help. With a distinct and pragmatic vision for international development, a Labour government would do exactly that.
Bahrain-Linked ‘Think Tank’ Accused Of Trying To 'Silence' MPs and Peers Raising Human Rights Abuses
Foreign affairs
Bahrain-Linked ‘Think Tank’ Accused Of Trying To "Silence" MPs and Peers Raising Human Rights Abuses
A group of MPs and peers have claimed the director of a British-based organisation has attempted to "silence" criticism of Bahrain's human rights record after they raised concerns in Parliament.
For faith groups, progress on loss and damage is essential at the Glasgow climate summit
Environment
By Barry Gardiner MP
For faith groups, progress on loss and damage is essential at the Glasgow climate summit
“The Earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it.” Psalm 24:1. What relevance might an ancient Hebrew poem, written millennia ago, have to the climate crisis?
UK ADVERTISING EXPORTS ROSE 7% TO REACH £11BN IN 2019 Partner content
Culture
By Advertising Association
UK ADVERTISING EXPORTS ROSE 7% TO REACH £11BN IN 2019
US remains No.1 for UK ad exports as balance shifts from EU towards other international markets.
With no concrete proposals, we must ensure increased defence spending will not be wasted
Defence
By Jamie Stone MP
With no concrete proposals, we must ensure increased defence spending will not be wasted
In an era of British retreat spearheaded by this most shortsighted government, collaboration with international partners must be championed. It's time we became an internationalist military leader once again.
Merging the Department for International Development and the Foreign Office is a retrograde step which we will come to regret
Coronavirus
By Andrew Mitchell MP
Merging the Department for International Development and the Foreign Office is a retrograde step which we will come to regret
It is seldom a good sign when governments decide to tinker with the Whitehall architecture - especially in the middle of the worst crisis for a generation.
Theresa May slams ‘incoherent’ global response to coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus
Theresa May slams ‘incoherent’ global response to coronavirus pandemic
Theresa May has criticised the world's response to the coronavirus pandemic.