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George Fergusson

George Fergusson

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Why we must strive to retain international rules-based systems

Why we must strive to retain international rules-based systems

Ireland is reeling from President Trump’s choice of Irish representative to visit the White House on St Patrick’s Day: the mixed martial artist...

22.03.2025 5

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George Fergusson

George Fergusson: Starmer has some difficult choices ahead

George Fergusson: Starmer has some difficult choices ahead

Keir Starmer has played his cards well during these last turbulent days. But his – our – way ahead looks hazardous. The transatlantic bridge...

11.03.2025 6

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George Fergusson

UK needs immediate new income tax band to pay for defence, says former diplomat

US President Donald Trump has put down growing challenges to Britain and wider Europe, most immediately about Ukraine. Allegations of Volodymyr...

21.02.2025 4

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George Fergusson

If we back the new Syrian regime now, it could become a monster later The US, EU and Britain have relatively altruistic interests: to see a benign, stable government established in Syria.

We have witnessed startling and unexpected events Syria. They will affect the wider world but are still a puzzle: they could be hugely positive or...

05.01.2025 4

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George Fergusson

There's danger behind these Tory bids to dump European Court of Human Rights

Tom Tugendhat, launching his Conservative leadership bid, said on BBC Today that he would be open to taking Britain out of the European Court of...

05.08.2024 1

Herald Scotland

George Fergusson