Dominic Raab
Dominic Raab’s ‘power of veto’ explained

Dominic Raab’s ‘power of veto’ explained
Ministers want to be in charge of changing release dates of the most high-risk offenders
30 Mar 2022
The plans to reform the Human Rights Act

The plans to reform the Human Rights Act
New bill of rights set to replace existing human rights legislation
22 Mar 2022
Tom Tugendhat: former soldier turns PM hopeful

Tom Tugendhat: former soldier turns PM hopeful
Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee won praise for his ‘electrifying address’ on Afghanistan last year
31 Jan 2022
The new free speech law aiming to end ‘wokery’ and ‘cancel culture’

The new free speech law aiming to end ‘wokery’ and ‘cancel culture’
Critics of human rights legislation reform warn that ministers ‘risk aligning themselves with authoritarian regimes’
14 Dec 2021
What happens if prison places run out?

What happens if prison places run out?
Governors’ association says inmates might have to be released early as jail population grows
25 Nov 2021
Inside Chevening House: Raab and Truss tussle over country estate

Inside Chevening House: Raab and Truss tussle over country estate
‘Greedy babies’ forced to share 115-room country mansion in Kent
13 Oct 2021
Are the Conservatives still the party of law and order?

Are the Conservatives still the party of law and order?
Priti Patel and Dominic Raab unveil latest plans for cracking down on crime
5 Oct 2021

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‘After the humiliation of Afghanistan, we see the blame game in Whitehall’

‘After the humiliation of Afghanistan, we see the blame game in Whitehall’
Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
3 Sep 2021
Quiz of The Week: 28 August - 3 September

Quiz of The Week: 28 August - 3 September
Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
3 Sep 2021
Dominic Raab’s reckoning: can foreign secretary hold on to his job?

Dominic Raab’s reckoning: can foreign secretary hold on to his job?
As Raab faces MPs, one senior government source thinks he is ‘toast’
1 Sep 2021
‘The winter of discontent should serve as a warning to Boris Johnson’

‘The winter of discontent should serve as a warning to Boris Johnson’
Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
1 Sep 2021
‘Content warnings mean classics is apologising for its existence’ 

‘Content warnings mean classics is apologising for its existence’
Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
24 Aug 2021
Why the ‘knives are out’ for Dominic Raab

Why the ‘knives are out’ for Dominic Raab
Phone call to arrange evacuation of Afghan interpreters ‘never took place’
20 Aug 2021
‘Climate policy is a new front in the US culture wars’

‘Climate policy is a new front in the US culture wars’
Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
17 Aug 2021
Five ways the G7 summits will test ‘Global Britain’ 

Five ways the G7 summits will test ‘Global Britain’
Foreign leaders meeting face to face in London today for first time in two years
4 May 2021
Why UK-China relations require ‘wholly different way of thinking’

Why UK-China relations require ‘wholly different way of thinking’
UK imposes sanctions on Beijing over Uighur Muslim abuses
23 Mar 2021
UK refusing to give EU ambassadors full diplomatic status

UK refusing to give EU ambassadors full diplomatic status
Foreign Office ignoring calls to grant the usual privileges and immunities to the bloc’s representative
22 Jan 2021
Electing rights abusers will ‘discredit’ UN, dissidents warn

Electing rights abusers will ‘discredit’ UN, dissidents warn
China, Russia and Saudi Arabia among nations set to win seats on the council
13 Oct 2020
Why China receives £71m a year in UK foreign aid

Why China receives £71m a year in UK foreign aid
MPs request review into why a country with its own space programme is being sent British aid
23 Jul 2020
Reaction: Britain to ditch Hong Kong extradition treaty

Reaction: Britain to ditch Hong Kong extradition treaty
Agreement shelved amid growing calls for tougher action over persecution of Uighur Muslims
20 Jul 2020
Huawei banned: the risks and benefits of Chinese 5G tech

Huawei banned: the risks and benefits of Chinese 5G tech
UK’s mobile providers banned from buying Huawei 5G equipment after 31 December
14 Jul 2020
UK targets ‘human rights violators’ with new sanctions

UK targets ‘human rights violators’ with new sanctions
Government taking action against individuals and organisations in Saudi Arabia, Russia, Myanmar and North Korea
7 Jul 2020
Instant Opinion: Tories won’t ‘take the knee’ for BLM

Instant Opinion: Tories won’t ‘take the knee’ for BLM
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 19 June
19 Jun 2020
Harry Dunn family lose bid to see UK-US ‘secret pact’

Harry Dunn family lose bid to see UK-US ‘secret pact’
High Court says Foreign Office does not have to reveal details of immunity deal that let Anne Sacoolas flee
19 Jun 2020
UK offers Hong Kong residents ‘escape’ from Chinese rule

UK offers Hong Kong residents ‘escape’ from Chinese rule
New ‘pathway to citizenship’ available to citizens with British National Overseas status
29 May 2020
Instant Opinion: Nationalists are ‘less united than ever’

Instant Opinion: Nationalists are ‘less united than ever’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 23 April
23 Apr 2020
Keir Starmer’s first PMQs: ‘the opposition is back’

Keir Starmer’s first PMQs: ‘the opposition is back’
New Labour leader wins praise for his ‘forensic’ questioning on coronavirus testing
22 Apr 2020
Reaction: Raab extends coronavirus lockdown 

Reaction: Raab extends coronavirus lockdown
Calls for clarity on exit strategy as government says restrictions could last into June
17 Apr 2020
The politics of naming Covid-19

The politics of naming Covid-19
Trump has labelled it the ‘Chinese virus’ but why does it matter what we call it?
15 Apr 2020
Johnson remains in intensive care - is there a power vacuum?

Johnson remains in intensive care - is there a power vacuum?
Confusion over who will make key coronavirus decisions in absence of prime minister
8 Apr 2020
Dominic Raab: the new de facto leader’s credentials

Dominic Raab: the new de facto leader’s credentials
Foreign Secretary is deputising for the Prime Minister with Boris Johnson in intensive care
7 Apr 2020
Dominic Raab announces £75m airlift for stranded Brits

Dominic Raab announces £75m airlift for stranded Brits
Raab announces ‘unprecedented’ operation to rescue Brits stuck abroad
31 Mar 2020
Ex-judge warns of ‘police state’ during coronavirus lockdown

Ex-judge warns of ‘police state’ during coronavirus lockdown
Former Supreme Court judge labels crackdown on drivers and walkers ‘disgraceful’
31 Mar 2020
Brits warned against travel: what should holidaymakers do?

Brits warned against travel: what should holidaymakers do?
Foreign Office urges against any non-essential travel abroad for next 30 days
17 Mar 2020