All articles written by Baroness Anelay on PoliticsHome.com

28 Jun Defence

Our armed services must be sufficiently funded if we are to maintain capability and credibility

Large-scale war in Europe, a challenging economic environment and mounting tensions between the West and China, have created security circumstances over the last 18 months graver than anything the United Kingdom has faced since the height of the Cold War

12 Jan Defence

UK defence policy must adapt in the face of new challenges

The United Kingdom enters 2023 facing some of the most serious security circumstances since the Cold War.

03 Jul 2022 Defence

Is Britain’s defence policy strong enough to face modern challenges?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought the defence priorities and capabilities of European countries into stark focus. The United Kingdom is playing a critical role in supporting Ukraine in its efforts to defend itself, building on the success of Operation Orbital, a British training mission in Ukraine launched in 2015 in response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea.

28 Oct 2019

Lords Diary: Baroness Anelay

“Regardless of our changing relationship with the EU, it is vital that our commitment to NATO should remain steadfast”

24 Jun 2019 Foreign affairs

We must continue our humanitarian support for the people of Yemen

More than eight million people are at risk of starvation in Yemen. The next prime minister must not only commit to continuing with the UK’s current contribution to the World Food Programme – but also make resolving this conflict a priority, writes Baroness Anelay