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America leaving the WHO is a mistake. When it comes to pandemics, no one is safe until everyone is safe. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Today is the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Nazi control. It is right that the King is acknowledging the importance of this day by leading the commemoration alongside survivors. Sarah and I will never forget. #ForABetterFuture #HolocaustMemorialDay

The decision to shut down USAID sends a clear message that the era when American leaders valued their soft power is coming to an end. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Jack Vettriano kept his ties to Fife and love of the area close to his life and his art even as he reached international acclaim. His 'Singing Butler' is world renowned and so much of his work will live on. RIP fifetoday.co.uk/news/people/ja…

Congratulations to my friend Mark Carney on becoming Prime Minister of Canada

Since 2021 the Taliban have denied Afghan girls and women their rights to education, employment, and freedom of movement. Now, as internal divisions shake the regime, there is a real chance that the ban on girls’ education may finally be lifted. project-syndicate.org/commentary/tal…

Great sadness at the death of Pope Francis whose unselfish life of service and moral leadership will always be an inspiration to millions of people. Pope Leo XIV

Honouring all those who served in the armed forces and at home to keep Britain and Europe free during World War II. Their sacrifice was awe-inspiring, the courage remarkable and it is right that we never forget. #VE80

Looking forward to delivering the John Smith Memorial Lecture at Cadogan Hall in London this evening. I hope to see many of you there. cadoganhall.com/whats-on/john-…

To the New Statesman's credit, a special edition out today focussed on child poverty and what we can do to eradicate it.

Child poverty is the biggest cause of social division in Britain today. If we are to advance the prospects of a new generation of children languishing in poverty, now is the time to act, newstatesman.com/politics/socie…

The crisis support system is broken. Only a radical reform will make it again fit for purpose for families facing emergencies they cannot handle on their own. newstatesman.com/spotlight/2025…

As part of this weeks special edition, I spoke to the New Statesman Podcast about what can be done to reduce levels of child poverty in Britain. newstatesman.com/uncategorized/…

I welcome the school meals decision for England and thank Marcus Rashford and his food campaign.

Thinking of all those who were lost or who lost loved ones in the Grenfell fire 8 years on, and of the firefighters and emergency services who were there. Do see Sir Steve McQueen's Grenfell film if you can. tate.org.uk/whats-on/natio…

My article in The Guardian as MPs in Westminster prepare for the final decisive votes this Friday on one of the most consequential laws of our generation theguardian.com/commentisfree/…