David Taylor held a key role in a cross-party group of MPs on relations with Qatar.

European countries have ruled out helping secure the Strait of Hormuz until the conflict is over — but also haven’t received any specific requests for assistance from the U.S.

The U.S. rejected the Russian proposal, which has nonetheless sparked concerns in Europe amid growing transatlantic tensions.

Two people tell POLITICO that the initial response to the controversial ambassadorial appointment was deeply skeptical, despite eventual assent.

Labour MPs are voicing concerns about the plans, which would limit scrutiny of development spending.

Keir Starmer’s hesitation as war loomed in the Middle East has left Gulf allies exposed.

The U.K.’s vehicle for cultural and education programming abroad faces massive cuts.

Reform UK is making efforts to shake off its foreign policy headahces, from Putin to Trump.

Former Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is among those calling for Britain to make better use of the existing Joint Expeditionary Force.

Stalled for more than a decade, a memorial in the shadow of the U.K. Parliament has stirred strong emotions — and very British planning objections.

Six months after a major inquiry into how the U.K. would meet geopolitical threats, many in the industry complain they haven’t received the certainty they need about where the British government pl…

It’s a fire-hazard that’s prone to tumbling masonry — but fear of a public backlash is again delaying repairs to the world famous building.

It’s a fire-hazard that’s prone to tumbling masonry — but fear of a public backlash is again delaying repairs to the world famous building.

Britain is officially responsible for the Sudan portfolio at the U.N. Security Council.

British military planners travelled to Bodø, nestled between the sea and snow-capped peaks of the Arctic Circle, to war-game out the response to Russian threats.

Event was arranged by organization run by Labour councillor known in Westminster for running the British Kebab Awards.

The U.S. president will be lauded with the finest pomp and pageantry Britain has to offer.

Peter Mandelson’s sacking shocked London and Washington just days before a high-stakes state visit.

Germany’s leader will use a London visit Thursday to finalize a wide-ranging pact that goes big on security cooperation.

The countries have dubbed their defense refresh an “entente industrielle.”

The British monarch prepares to roll out the red carpet for France’s president — and offer some welcome relief from strife back home.

The Alan Turing Institute has been criticized for failing to anticipate major changes to the AI landscape.

Under the pact, any strategic threat to one country would represent a threat to the other.

Hiking Britain’s military spending keeps Trump sweet and could counter domestic rivals — but it’s raising questions about Labour’s priorities.

National leaders now need to find the money and buy weapons to deter Russia while facing a potential reduction of U.S. troops on the continent.

Labour seems unified in public, but a division is emerging between MPs representing what they see as its core voters, and those from towns the party is newly courting.

A strong, if shallow, partnership at the top has defined Labour in office. Can it hold when the going gets tough?

Commons leader Lucy Powell tells POLITICO a new review will consider whether long hours are excluding MPs with disabilities and impairments.

Jonathan Powell played a crucial role in securing peace in Northern Ireland — and his much-hyped skills as a negotiator are being put to the test again.

A minority of MPs in the ruling Labour Party are feeling mutinous — but there’s a sharp divide among its newest members.

The British prime minister has had a shaky start at home — but is winning grudging praise for his response to Trump’s Ukraine pivot.

As a former member of parliament, Davies is entitled to a parliamentary pass and access to the estate for life.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to be a “steadfast” backer of Ukraine. But Britain is cash-strapped and struggling to build links.

Philippe Sands’ comments, accusing the Conservatives of playing into an antisemitic trope, were dismissed as an “absurd smear” by the Tories.

The British prime minister is a methodical lawyer shaped by international rules. His critics argue that’s dulling his political instincts.

Trump’s new secretary of state has been seen as a “committed internationalist.” The new right that swept his boss into power may be less interested in all that.

Three new routes connecting China’s Xinjiang province to major U.K. airports have opened up since last summer.