Foreign Secretary William Hague to declare his commitment to the protection of human rights, insisting it is not in Britain’s interests to pursue “a foreign policy without a conscience”
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Tony Blair was accused by the French government of 'Soviet-style' black propaganda in the run-up to the Iraq war, secret memos obtained by the Iraq inquiry have found... more
The appearance of Tony Blair before the Chilcot inquiry is a reminder, after a long absence from British politics, of just what an articulate and convincing politician he is... more
Ministry of Defence chiefs warned Downing Street days before the Iraq war that they 'devoutly desired' full UN backing to make the invasion legal, secret documents reveal
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Whatever tricks the Chancellor attempts today, he can’t solve the mess we’re in – which is the result of the gaping hole at the heart of New Labour where principle and idealism should have been... more
Here's an unfashionable suggestion: it's time to stick up for Abu Qatada, the supposed "al Qaeda kingpin in Europe". Not for the sake of his alleged beliefs - but for ours... more
This is the timeline of events surrounding Lucie Blackman's disappearance and death, and the subsequent trial of Japanese businessman Joji Obara.... more
Britain's favourite satirist says he's given up on the Prime Minister, taken up translating for the stage and is not sorry that he made a fool of Margaret Beckett.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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