Douglas Alexander

Neither neo-conservatism nor neo-isolationism is the right way forward.
A decade on, Iraq should inform our foreign policy, not paralyse it
By Douglas Alexander - 18 March 10:03

There is little that Britain can do now to right the wrongs that took place but we can learn lessons.

Shadow foreign secretary Douglas Alexander. Photograph: Getty Images.
Douglas Alexander's speech on Scotland: full text
By Douglas Alexander - 01 March 21:55

The shadow foreign secretary calls for a national convention - "Scotland 2025" - "to chart a new vision for an old nation".

Shadow foreign secretary Douglas Alexander. Photograph: Getty Images.
Douglas Alexander's speech on the EU: full text
By Douglas Alexander - 17 January 21:14

The shadow foreign secretary says that only Labour can "give voice to the national interest" in an address at Chatham House.

Labour Party leader Ed Miliband. Photograph: Getty Images.
Ed Miliband is about to have the burden of defending the EU foisted on him. Is he ready?
By Rafael Behr - 09 January 15:56

By standing up for Britain’s right to a credible voice in Europe, the Labour leader can take the more prime ministerial path.

David Cameron speaks during a press conference at the EU headquarters.
Cameron's EU strategy puts party interests before the national interest
By Douglas Alexander - 08 January 18:01

A pledge to hold an in/out referendum will appease Tory MPs, but it will not deliver for Britain.

Barack Obama walks off the stage following his victory speech on election night.
Obama’s ground game, avoiding the fiscal cliff and thoughts of President Gore
By Douglas Alexander - 07 November 17:18

There is relief – and pride – about the US election result in Labour ranks.

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Shadow foreign secretary Douglas Alexander. Photograph: Getty Images.
Douglas Alexander: Labour could face Boris at the next election
By Rafael Behr - 26 September 14:46

Labour needs to take the London mayor "seriously", says the shadow foreign secretary.

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Is Labour right to focus on "dealing with the deficit"?
By Samira Shackle - 28 January 12:01

Douglas Alexander is the latest shadow cabinet member to speak about cuts -- but this may not be the

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Fantasy Cabinets: who do we know will be shadow ministers?
By James Macintyre - 21 September 15:05

Douglas Alexander for shadow foreign?

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Why Douglas chose David, not Ed
By Jon Bernstein - 04 June 18:34

Alexander on the elder Miliband.

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