Douglas Alexander

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 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.

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.

Turkey and Croatia are naturally separated topics, conditions were given for both of them, ... The council of foreign ministers read more

Turkey and Croatia are naturally separated topics, conditions were given for both of them, ... The council of foreign ministers will decide objectively based on these conditions.

This summit is a huge test for Russia.

This summit is a huge test for Russia.