As I write, we are all still coming to terms with the very violent attacks on civilians and armed forces at Kabul Airport last night. It’s been devastating to see events unfold in this way, knowing that people who have lost their lives or been terribly injured were already in…

Yesterday, 18th August 2021, Parliament was recalled to debate the situation in Afghanistan. I was not able to speak but followed the debate closely all day. This is possibly one of the most significant moments for UK foreign policy for decades. It is turning into a humanitarian crisis of massive…

As I write, the Taliban is consolidating their hold on Afghanistan. They have entered Kabul and the Presidential Buildings. The chaos, distress, and fear this is causing for Afghan people, those in the wider region and across the world is desperately sad, and I’m afraid, it was partly avoidable. This…