Ukraine conflict highlights need for UN reform
In recent days it has become increasingly clear that the Russian army has carried out war crimes in Ukraine. Reports of summary executions, mass graves, wanton destruction, and the targeting…
If not now, when?
Two weeks ago tanks rolled across Europe’s frontiers again. Ukraine and NATO’s worst fears had been realised, Russia had started a war. With this dramatic act President Putin rolled back…
Partygate – will it be the Prime Minister’s undoing?
‘There we have it. After months of deceit and deception, the pathetic spectacle of a man who has finally run out of road.’ These were the withering words of Labour…
COP26 – global ‘step forward’ leaves the poorest nations drowning
On Saturday 13 November, 197 nations signed the COP26 Agreement that saw important improvements in key areas such as coal and methane but ultimately global leaders have fallen short of…