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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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British PM Keir Starmer speaks during his 'Plan for Change' speech at Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath, near London. EPA
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Keir Starmer echoes Trump with 'great nation' ambition for 'Broken Britain'

After five months in office, Prime Minister makes defining speech aiming to set his government on course for success

UKDecember 05, 2024
An opposition fighter tears up a painting depicting Syrian President Bashar Al Assad and his late father Hafez at Aleppo’s airport. AP
UK minister to visit region amid fears of spillover from Syria attacks

Advance of militant group into Aleppo has reignited concerns of terrorism returning to the country

MENADecember 03, 2024
Soldiers of 1st Battalion London Guards take part in a training exercise on Hankley Common, Farnham, southern England. Getty Images
War games test how UK would cope in major conflict

Head of the army has warned Britain should prepare to fight a major war in three years

UKDecember 03, 2024
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Getty
Britain 'best place to invest' says Starmer, seeking to seal Gulf trade deal

In foreign policy speech UK Prime Minister also pledges loyalty to Donald Trump to cement 'transatlantic bond'

UKDecember 02, 2024
Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, arriving at London Stansted Airport for a state visit hosted by King Charles III. REUTERS
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Emir of Qatar's state visit to UK to focus on Gulf security and bilateral ties

Two-day visit will begin on Tuesday when head of state will be greeted by heir to the throne Prince William and his wife Kate

UKDecember 02, 2024
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian appears to be more keen to negotiate with the West. Getty
Iran seeking more diplomatic talks with the West

A Trump presidency and potential Israeli attacks mean Tehran is seeking engagement on nuclear issues

UKNovember 29, 2024
Russian servicemen in combat training for the military offensive, in which Ukraine has lost territory half the size of London. AP
Big Ukraine losses in Russia's push before Trump takes office

Moscow advances at fastest rate since 2022 invasion but at huge cost in troops and weapons

UKNovember 29, 2024
British Royal Marine Commandos in Iraq. More UK soldiers could be sent to Lebanon to help UN secure ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. AFP
UK foreign secretary hints at British troop increase in Lebanon

David Lammy suggests UN contribution could grow to help secure fragile peace treaty that has brought a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah

NewsNovember 27, 2024
British MPs faced with emotional decision on assisted dying

Some fear parliament's vote on Friday could lead to surge in legitimised deaths as well as suicides with poor particularly as risk

UKNovember 27, 2024
The site of an Israeli settler attack in Al Bireh near the West Bank city of Ramallah. EPA
G7 'united' against Israeli plans to annex West Bank and Gaza

UK Foreign Secretary says ministers vowed to oppose move at talks in Italy

MENANovember 26, 2024
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. Reuters
Arab officials discuss Gaza and Lebanon at G7 summit

Representatives from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and Qatar attend talks in Italy

MENANovember 25, 2024
Advanced ATACM weapons have apparently been authorised by the US for use on Russian soil by Ukraine for the first time. AFP
Fuelling the fire or checkmate? Russia braced for western missile attack

Biden's go-ahead for advanced missiles to be used on Russian soil for the first time will have significant - and unforeseen - consequences

UKNovember 18, 2024
Firefighters work at the site of a critical infrastructure facility hit by a Russian missile strike in Vinnytsia region, Ukraine
Mass Russian missile barrage hits Ukraine power plants, killing 10 civilians

More than 200 missiles and drones hit key energy sites as expected winter barrage begins

UKNovember 17, 2024
Migrants cross the English Channel in March. The dangerous crossings have become a continued political headache for Britain. Getty
Britain seeks cash deal with Middle East countries to halt illegal migration

UK looks to follow Italy's example of paying millions to keep people from its shores

UKNovember 17, 2024
Governments need to engage with figures such as Elon Musk but also require social media firms to be regulated, say experts. AFP
Governments play catch-up to rein in social media giants

UK cold-shouldering of Elon Musk now looks like a mistake even as Western states try to regulate companies as powerful as 'nation state' companies

TechnologyNovember 15, 2024
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