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Thomas Harding

Thomas Harding

Security and Policy Editor
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Thomas Harding is the security and policy editor covering Westminster politics and European affairs. He has reported extensively on the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the British parliament. Before joining The National in 2020, he was a special adviser to the UK defence secretary, working on policy and communications in the Ministry of Defence. He was also defence correspondent for The Daily Telegraph, covering the conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Sierra Leone, the Balkans and Northern Ireland. He has a degree in international history.
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Reem Alsalem, Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls. UN
Aid cuts set 'dangerous precedent' for safety of vulnerable women, says UN expert

As reductions bite into budgets, charity chief vows his organisation will not abandon world's needy

NewsNovember 19, 2025
French weapons systems, including drones, on display for Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Velizy-Villacoublay Airbase near Paris. AFP
West 'poorly equipped' for future drone wars

Think tank report finds not enough money spent on production as aerial weapons dominate Ukraine war

EuropeNovember 18, 2025
Britain's Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood outlines the new reforms to seeking asylum, in the UK Parliament. AFP
Britain accused of diluting 'proud tradition' of protecting political refugees

Despite new law, UK will never return people 'to be tortured in their own countries', Prime Minister's spokesman tells The National

UKNovember 17, 2025
It seems increasingly likely that Keir Starmer will soon face a direct challenge. Nick Donaldson / AFP / Getty / Reuters
Cover storyIs Starmer's premiership cracking under the pressure?

Political blunder by Downing Street has led to questions about whether British Prime Minister can continue in post

UKNovember 14, 2025
The container ship Benjamin Franklin, the largest container ship to transit the Suez Canal in two years. Photo: Suez Canal
First ultra-large cargo ship makes Red Sea transit since start of Israel-Gaza war

Hopes build for resurgence of shipping via the Suez Canal

MENANovember 12, 2025
Mohammed Emwazi hid behind the nickname Jihadi John in Syria. Children of ISIS British extremists such as him trapped in Syria could become 'serious terrorists', a former judge has warned
British 'children of ISIS' could become terrorists if left in Syria, says former judge

UK refuses to repatriate youngsters held in 'inhuman, dangerous and degrading' camps

UKNovember 12, 2025
Supporters of Palestine Action protest against the group's proscription in Parliament Square, London. EPA
UK warned to reverse 'foolish' Palestine Action ban after terror law overreach

Experts add Prevent deradicalisation scheme 'not fit for purpose'

UKNovember 11, 2025
US President Donald Trump and BBC chairman Samir Shah. AFP / PA
Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1bn over documentary

BBC boss has apologised for impartiality failures over edits to Trump speech

UKNovember 10, 2025
The Gripen jet fighter that could be chosen by Canada if it abandons the US F-35 optional. Reuters
Canada lines up a Gripen dilemma by spurning US for Swedish warplanes

'Skyrocketing' costs of F-35 programme could see America's neighbour opt for Saab's agile fighter jet

EuropeNovember 10, 2025
A record number of UK millionaires are heading to the UAE, and particularly Dubai
Escape to Dubai from high-tax UK more tempting as 75% fear higher rates

Labour government takes on wealth-makers and sparks rush out of country

UAENovember 07, 2025
Axel Rudakubana killed three girls in Stockport and was on the Prevent programme. The murders have probably led to record reporting to the de-radicalisation team. AFP
Record number referred to UK Prevent de-radicalisation programme

Stockport murders and anti-immigration riots boost concerns including children indoctrinated online

UKNovember 06, 2025
Armed police in Manchester after the synagogue attack in October. There are now fears that Al Qaeda propaganda could lead to more lone wolf attacks. Peter Byrne/PA Wire
Al Qaeda propaganda triggers fears of rise in 'lone wolf' terror in Europe

Swedish teenager on trial accused of plotting bombing after significant increase in solo attacks

UKNovember 06, 2025
The Reform leader Nigel Farage delivers a speech in the City of London on his party's economic plans. EPA
'Britannia Card' proposed to lure UK wealthy back from Dubai

Reform leader makes speech on economic credibility calling for 'non-doms' to return with one-off payment in return for tax win

UKNovember 03, 2025
Thousands of protesters gather on a street in Birmingham city centre to march for a ceasefire in Gaza. Alamy
How a football match has kicked open febrile tensions in the UK's second city

Decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Birmingham has opened long-running sores concerning immigration and integration

UKOctober 31, 2025
D66 leader Rob Jetten campaigned on a promise to resolve a housing shortage, invest in education and tackle immigration concerns. Getty Images
Dutch centrist Rob Jetten claims election victory over populist Geert Wilders

The 38-year-old is set to be the next prime minister after a positive campaign featuring his 'yes we can' message

UKOctober 31, 2025
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