Britain takes key role to help Ukraine in peace talks

Why is Starmer's 'national security adviser' and arch Blairite trying to avoid scrutiny?

Jonathan Powell served as former prime minister Tony Blair‘s chief of staff for ten years, and current Labour Party PM Keir Starmer has brought him back as his ‘national security advisor’. But Powell is controversially refusing parliamentary scrutiny, with government support. Considering Powell’s role in “coordinating all UK foreign policy… issues from 10 Downing Street”, perhaps he doesn’t want to speak about Starmer’s genocide apologism, his s…

High-stakes US-Ukraine talks look to mend ties amid tensions

Peace between Russia and Ukraine could be at a critical juncture as high-profile talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials are set to take place in the coming days. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Saudi officials in a separate meeting ahead of other negotiations later in the week. The later meeting is set to include U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Middle East Special Envoy Steve Wi…

‘We must do more to protect British people from Russia’

Josh Dean, MP for Hertford and Stortford, writes on Ukraine, the threat from Russia, the National Youth Strategy – and Tidy Up Bishop’s Stortford.

EU and Britain must step up and lead a coalition for peace in Ukraine

Leaders need to offer carrots and sticks for Russia while boosting defence and being creative to get others, including China and India, to buy in.

Government Says It's Not "Appropriate" For Committee To Scrutinise Security Adviser

The government has backed national security adviser Jonathan Powell in his refusal to appear before the parliamentary committee responsible for direct...

Britain has advised Ukraine on how to negotiate with the United States ahead of a meeting between Ukrainian and American delegations scheduled for this week in Saudi Arabia. To this end, Jonathan Powell, the adviser to...