Brexit & Foreign Policy
“We are but five men…” walking the long and winding road to peace
The Middle East peace talks will resume today amidst renewed hope of a permanent peace, with President Obama last night urging Israeli and Palestinian leaders not to let the chance of peace "slip away" - warning that "this moment of opportunity may not soon come again".
Encouraging consensus on development policy from leadership candidates
Though four weeks remain till the result of the leadership election is known, there are a few things of which the Labour Campaign for International Development (LCID) can be certain. No matter who wins on 25th September the party will continue to be a passionate supporter of development issues.
Obama’s Afghan withdrawal timetable is a morale boost for our enemies
President Obama's timetabling of the forthcoming withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan has been described as playing into the hands of the Taliban. Retiring US Marine General James Conway yesterday acknowledged that the July 2011 timeframe had given fighters a ‘morale boost’.
Mitchell: perception created by DfID leak is “total bollocks”
Andrew Mitchell invited Left Foot Forward for a conversation about his approach to international development. He dismissed the perception created by a DfID leak as "total bollocks"
More calls for Mitchell to explain himself as aid organisations voice concerns
More on the DfID leak story, as it emerged last night that Oxfam, Christian Aid and Save the Children sent a joint letter of protest to international development secretary Andrew Mitchell on the leaked cuts.
Storm clouds gather as Mitchell faces more questions on climate aid
The storm surrounding Andrew Mitchell continues to grow, with the Financial Times today reporting that Whitehall officials were drawing up […]