Poland cannot veto Miliband
Guido Fawkes claims the Polish governing party says it will veto Miliband EU foreign minister role. But the decision will be taken QMV with no veto for Poland.
Brexit & Foreign Policy
Top Level Group offers differing approaches to nuclear disarmament
Yesterday’s formal launch of the Top Level Group on nuclear disarmament saw a range of approaches to Britain’s role.
Six in ten independents support Obama’s climate plan
CNN yesterday released a poll showing six in ten American independent voters support Obama’s plans for a so-called ‘Cap and Trade’ scheme for carbon emissions.
Navy must stop “spending our taxes on kit we don’t need”
Experts say it’s time for the Ministry of Defence to stop spending money on expensive aircraft carriers it can’t afford and doesn’t need.
Sexist and Islamophobic: Cameron’s European allies
New concerns have come to light over members of the new European Conservatives and Reformists. The Conservative party are partnering with parties that show sexist, Islamophobic, and anti-semitic tendencies.
“Reasons to be cheerful” on Copenhagen
Ed Miliband revealed last night that the changing position of Japan, India, and China meant “there are reasons to be cheerful” over the Copenhagen climate change talks in December. The remarks are more positive than previous assessments by the Climate Secretary.
Hutton tells Brown: “Don’t scrap Trident”
The former Defence Secretary warns the Prime Minister not to reduce the size of the Trident nuclear submarine fleet from four to three.
More nuclear missile questions for Government
The Government faces further questions over its nuclear missile defence policy today.
Lack of clarity clouds Afghanistan deployment
The Prime Minister’s decision to dispatch 500 more troops to Afghanistan is a tacit admission that the number of troops currently deployed is insufficient for a mission of counter insurgency through civilian population protection, and excessive for a mission that targets al Qaida instead of the Taleban.
Clinton: NI is an example to the world
US Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton has addressed the Northern Ireland Assembly. Her visit to the province comes amidst crucial negotiations over the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Northern Ireland Executive, as reported by Left Foot Forwardtest