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Britain risks casting itself adrift in the face of a gathering international storm of change fuelled by globalisation and technological revolution. Former foreign secretary David Miliband made clear this new truth just a matter of weeks ago, and today the American...

Last weekend was National Student Pride. I am a proud organiser of this annual event as it brings together young people from across the country to celebrate the freedom and rights of the LGBT community in the United Kingdom. However, while we sat back and enjoyed...

Seldom is Westminster this united. This week, as China threatens to bar British members of parliament from Hong Kong, parliamentarians condemn China in unison and urge the United Kingdom government to show more strength over Hong Kong’s democratic demands. ‘If you...

Embassies used to be able to enlighten visiting dignitaries with all sorts of privileged information that would make them look like they had local knowhow that no else could offer. But not any more. Most of what an embassy can tell you before you visit is now...