Today further EU targeted sanctions on Syria come into force. The message is clear and unambiguous: those responsible for the repression will be singled out and held accountable.

A generation of children has been betrayed.

There's only one growth strategy: work hard.

I think Britain would be alright, if only we had a different Government.

I don't think a wise thing at this moment is for Israel to launch a military attack on Iran.

As far as I'm aware, everybody in the shadow cabinet accepts that there's a compelling case on climate change and a strong scientific case.

For the security of the UK, it matters a lot for Somalia to become a more stable place.