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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 model of a BAE Systems Tempest next-generation combat aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow, in southern England. Bloomberg
UK's Defence Secretary in Turkey and Saudi Arabia for talks on Middle East tensions

John Healey also looks to build on Britain's 'decades-long' defence ties with the kingdom

UKNovember 14, 2024
A Palestinian child in Khan Younis. A surgeon has told the UK parliament that he treated children in Gaza struck by drones. Reuters
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Israel's killer drones 'pick off' Gaza's children

Plea to UK government to examine its position under international law after surgeon delivers testimony

UKNovember 13, 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer took time out to discuss the situation in Ukraine, before commemorating Armistice Day in Paris. AP
Ukraine allies seek weapons surge before Trump presidency begins

UK and France hold talks on how to bolster Kyiv's supplies as winter looms

EuropeNovember 11, 2024
Turbines at Lillgrund, Sweden's largest offshore wind farm. The Swedish government has rejected new 13 sites. Arterra
Sweden drops windfarm plans over threat to missile-detecting radar

Concern over Russia missiles hiding in 'radar clutter' caused by turbines sinks Baltic Sea green energy project

EuropeNovember 08, 2024
Former Downing Street chief of staff Jonathan Powell has been appointed UK national security adviser. PA
Jonathan Powell appointed UK's national security adviser

Jonathan Powell helped bring peace to Northern Ireland with Tony Blair and is welcomed by leadership as 'an excellent choice'

UKNovember 08, 2024
European leaders pose for a group photo during the European Political Community Summit in Budapest, Hungary. AFP
Europe's leaders call for unity in time for Trump's America

The continent's rulers gather in Hungary to discuss migration and security but next US president and his agenda are focus of summit

EuropeNovember 07, 2024
Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrive on an unannounced trip to Al Asad Air Base in Iraq in December 2018. AFP
How will Donald Trump handle Iran's 'Axis of Resistance'?

The US election winner's previous term could be a rough guide to how Washington will handle regional tensions next year

MENANovember 06, 2024
An Israeli tank patrols the Gaza border. A widening, long-lasting war will hammer Israel's economy, experts say. Reuters
Dire economic outlook forecast for Israel if war with enemies widens

Government forced to raise taxes after warning of $67 billion hit to economy

MENANovember 05, 2024
People board a smuggler's boat in an attempt to cross the English Channel in northern France. AFP
UK to take fight against people smugglers to Iraq

Human trafficking from northern France to Britain is now dominated by gangs from Iraqi Kurdistan

UKNovember 04, 2024
Migrants try to board a smuggler's inflatable dinghy in an attempt to cross the English Channel. AFP
Keir Starmer vows to smash 'vile trade' of people smuggling

Britain will use injection of cash and greater co-operation with international intelligence agencies to tackle illegal people traffickers, Interpol conference will hear

UKNovember 04, 2024
A Russian long-range missile is launched in the northern Arkhangelsk region. Ukraine has developed its own deep-strike weapon. Reuters
Ukraine's new long-range missile brings Kremlin into its sights

Hrim-2 can travel more than 500km, giving Kyiv the ability to launch bombing campaign on Moscow

EuropeNovember 03, 2024
People throw mud at Spain's King Felipe as he walks under an umbrella during a visit to Paiporta, near Valencia. Reuters
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Valencia residents throw mud at Spain's king during visit to flood-hit area

People shout 'murderer' and 'shame' during monarch's visit to region where more than 200 people died in flash floods

EuropeNovember 03, 2024
Badenoch wins race to succeed Sunak as UK Tory leader

Favourite beats Robert Jenrick in members’ vote after four-month contest

UKNovember 02, 2024
F-35 fighter jets took part in Israeli strikes that experts say have left Iran 'highly vulnerable' to future attacks. AFP
New evidence shows widespread destruction of Iran's air defences

Israeli aircraft struck at least 20 sites, degrading Tehran's ability to shield military and industrial sites from further attacks

MENANovember 01, 2024
Former UK business secretary Kemi Badenoch. Her bold, direct, and often aggressive ways have made her the darling of the Tory grassroots but polarised other parts of the party. AFP
Can Kemi Badenoch rebuild the Tories political fortunes?

Daughter of Nigerian-born parents is favourite to win Conservative Party leadership race, but she would need to unite warring factions to prevail in the next UK election

UKOctober 31, 2024
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