Given the EU’s risk levels, its lack of investment in NATO and its poor relations with its neighbours, it is hardly an attractive partner; more of a liability.
The Coronavirus pandemic has taught us the importance of supply chain security, whether for PPE or critical minerals.
Before any deals are signed, MPs should get to vote on them – as will be the case with the other parties.
Throughout the world, there has been a disconnect between British aid and other elements of our overseas policy.
Furthermore, the change creates a brand new cart to put before the horse – that’s to say, the awaited defence and security review.
Whereas other countries, such as Israel and Australia, implemented travel bans mid-March, the country is only following now.
Take it from me that the US would walk away from talks if we tried to make the adoption of UK rules a precondition of any FTA.
This crisis is teaching us the value of religious freedom, and the need to speak up for our faith at home and abroad.
Raab and Patel advocate the positions of their departments, which are based on different concerns and priorities. It is for the Prime Minister to decide.
At the heart of the Rutnam row is its reservations not only about how the post-Brexit journey is being negotiated, but about taking it in the first place.
Let’s use ever-increasing intelligence – and stop the flow of dirty money out of poor countries.
I was delighted to see your appointment. I confess to slight bias, given that you retweeted an article of mine calling for an end to ring-fencing of the aid budget.
It is impossible to deny the value brought by such events to the host country, from messaging, to engagement and building of networks
There will be some bruised personalities on the backbenches who will need careful managing over the next few months, and I hear that Spencer is already on the job.
We need to have a Foreign Affairs Committee that mixes idealism with clear thinking – and holds the Foreign Office to account.