'Defending the Rights Based Order' | Speech to the Commons Defence DebateThe 'Rules Based Order' is a staple of our foreign policy discourse. But the truth is, we need a far clearer strategy for defending the...
The case for seizing Russian Assets to rebuild Ukraine | Speech to the House of CommonsNo-one forgets their first visit to Kyev - or the posters everywhere with a simple message: 'Be brave like Ukraine'. Ministers should...
THREE EAST BIRMINGHAM SCHOOLS WIN EARTHSHOT CHALLENGEToday, three Hodge Hill schools are celebrating thousands of pounds in prize money as they topped the table in the first Hodge Hill...
THE EAST BRUM TRAMSo, this week I led the debate in the House of Commons on the East Birmingham Tram. It's a critical bit of infrastructure that will help...
The sinews of peace in the 21st century Remarks to Chatham House, Thursday 8 June 2023 It's an honour to join your panel this evening on whether the UK can afford 'global...
Can politicians parties win votes with the promise of big ideas?In my introductory lecture as Honorary Professor at the University of Birmingham, I presented a plea for help. Today, the politics of our...