Douglas Alexander

It appears the Scottish people have rejected separatism this evening. There was a fundamental choice -- an expensive and messy read more

It appears the Scottish people have rejected separatism this evening. There was a fundamental choice -- an expensive and messy divorce or the positive policies of Labour.

The Conservative Party agenda is now renegotiation on the route to withdrawal from Europe, by contrast with a Labour agenda read more

The Conservative Party agenda is now renegotiation on the route to withdrawal from Europe, by contrast with a Labour agenda for increased trade, prosperity and opportunity across the EU.

We do not know who planted the explosive device and cannot speculate at this time,

We do not know who planted the explosive device and cannot speculate at this time,

The EU-Iran human rights dialogue enables the European Union to work to improve the human rights situation in Iran. We read more

The EU-Iran human rights dialogue enables the European Union to work to improve the human rights situation in Iran. We would like to see much greater commitment from Iran to the dialogue and to ensuring that the dialogue results in real progress achieved on the ground. We are frankly disappointed that Iran has not yet agreed dates for the next round, and [we] will continue to press them. Iran's attitude to human rights is damaging its reputation in the international community.

The resolution passed by the IAEA board of governors on 24 September makes clear the depth of international concern at read more

The resolution passed by the IAEA board of governors on 24 September makes clear the depth of international concern at Iran's decision. It remains to be seen how Iran will respond. Iran has an opportunity now to come into line with requests made by the IAEA board; we hope it would choose that constructive path.