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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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A child, weighing only 4kg, at Al Khudash camp for displaced people in northern Yemen. Britain said cutting aid contributed to the country's famine. AFP
Britain admits mistakes contributed to Yemen famine

International development minister pledges errors of previous government not to be repeated

MENAFebruary 05, 2025
A British Challenger 2 tank on exercise in eastern Europe. The EU and UK, formerly a member of the bloc, are considering a defence pact in light of changes sweeping the world. PA
Europe defence pact under discussion as UK considers coming in from Brexit cold

Prime Minister Keir Starmer becomes first British leader to attend Brussels summit since Brexit

EuropeFebruary 04, 2025
Many have urged for the lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic to be analysed closely in the event of a future outbreak. Getty Images / The National
Five years of Covid-19: Have the pandemic lessons been forgotten?

Failure to prepare adequately, vaccine hesitancy and protectionist policies mean the next outbreak could be as severe

HealthJanuary 29, 2025
Destroyed buildings in northern Gaza. The Palestinian Authority has a key role to play in rebuilding the territory, Britain has said. AP
British backing for 'crucial' Palestinian Authority role in rebuilding Gaza

UK's Development Minister tells MPs there is ‘no role for Hamas' in future running of the territory

MENAJanuary 28, 2025
A soldier of the UK's Second Battalion Royal Anglian infantry unit storms an enemy position in a simulated attack during the Nato 'Brilliant Jump' military exercises. Getty Images
‘Crazy’ ethical investing rules risk Europe’s security, says Nato chief Mark Rutte

Secretary general urges people to lobby banks to increase their investment in defence companies

EuropeJanuary 23, 2025
A UAV is flown by a soldier as the British Army demonstrate the latest and future technology. Getty Images
Massed drones can cover for the UK weapons shortfall, says former defence minister

Ex-minister James Cartlidge tells The National technology from non-military companies should be harnessed to develop battle-winning weapons

UKJanuary 23, 2025
HMS Somerset flanks Moscow's spy ship Yantar this week in UK waters. Royal Navy / MoD
Europe on high alert for undersea sabotage by Russian spy ship

Tensions rise as British Defence Secretary reveals nuclear submarine deployed to monitor vessel and escort it out of UK waters

EuropeJanuary 22, 2025
The murders in Southport by Axel Rudakubana, left, were an indication that terrorism has changed, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer, right. EPA
Starmer signals ‘loner laws’ to tackle new terror threat

Failures over mass stabbings in Southport murder spree ‘leap off the page’, says UK Prime Minister

UKJanuary 21, 2025
Protesters in London this weekend. Police arrested 77 people over a variety of alleged offences. AP
Dozens arrested during pro-Palestine protest march in central London

Some marchers intended to break away and hold rally outside BBC’s headquarters, police say

UKJanuary 19, 2025
People crossing the English Channel. The previous UK government is under fire over the amount spent on a Rwanda deportation scheme that never got off the ground. AP
Previous UK government spent £130 million on IT for failed Rwanda scheme

A total of £715 million was spent on deportation plan that was never put into effect

UKJanuary 19, 2025
British soldiers take part in Nato training exercises in Estonia. Getty Images
British troops' role in Ukraine needs ‘high bar’ for boots on ground

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suggested force of European soldiers could act as deterrent against Russia following any peace deal

EuropeJanuary 17, 2025
A damaged UNWRA-run school near Khan Younis. If Israel imposes its ban on the refugee agency operating in Gaza, it could lead to starvation, a senior MP has told The National. AFP
UNRWA ban: Israel urged to reveal Plan B for Gaza aid

UK’s international development committee chairwoman warns of no plan once Israel law banning UN agency for Palestinians comes into effect on January 28

UKJanuary 17, 2025
People celebrate the ceasefire agreement in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. AFP
Do not ‘let slip’ the chance of peace in Gaza, says UK foreign secretary

UK Foreign Secretary raises concerns over decades of ‘lost opportunities’

MENAJanuary 16, 2025
Incoming US president Donald Trump previously vowed to end the Ukraine conflict 'in one day' . Reuters
Ukraine's hopes lie in Trump allowing it to ‘take the gloves off’

US general tells The National that Moscow can be beaten, after Kyiv launches biggest missile attack

EuropeJanuary 16, 2025
An RAF Beechcraft Shadow R1. The aircraft are being used to pass hostage information to the Israeli military. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
British military aircraft pass Gaza hostage intelligence to Israelis

Foreign Secretary David Lammy says surveillance planes ‘do not have a combat role’

MENAJanuary 14, 2025
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