Also in our part of the world. Churchill / Atlee denounced it at the time (it was abrogated in 1942) and Mrs Thatcher apologised on visiting #Czechoslovakia post 1989. ‘Peace in our time’ was mesmerising for those suffering the trauma of WW1 but it was bad and immoral diplomacy.

Attempting to buy oneself stability by feeding an aggressor with other peoples’ freedom leads to catastrophe for all. A lesson of European history worth remembering today, and every day. We will not repeat the mistakes of the past. We will help 🇺🇦 win. #UkraineWillWin

On the anniversary of Neville Chamberlain's speech justifying the abandonment of democratic Czechoslovakia, and on the day the US passed its continuing budget resolution without aid for Ukraine, this little bit of art from the Ukrainian defense ministry.

Important move towards deterrence in the Balkans as Rt Hon Sir Grant Shapps confirms deployment of the whole 1st Battalion of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment to Kosovo under NATO/KFOR command. Impunity breeds contempt for the rule of law & order: deter, protect and hold to account.

The European Parliament is set to discuss recent developments in the #Serbia 🇷🇸 - #Kosovo 🇽🇰 (not 'Belgrade-Pristina') dialogue today at the plenary session and will adopt a resolution during the second plenary later this month (at the initiative of S&D Group).

The 2023 Concept Album Award, presented in partnership with Nordoff and Robbins, goes to mezzo Helen Charlston and theorbo-player Toby Carr for ‘Battle Cry: She Speaks’ on Delphian Helen Charlston Toby Carr DELPHIAN #GramoAwards gramophone.co.uk/awards

Radoičić remains free in Serbia. Still no repercussions for Belgrade from UK, US, EU despite murder of police officer, arming of paramilitaries, kidnap of police officers, nor role in seriously injury of NATO troops. Yet Kosovo remains under EU sanctions. Deterrence diplomacy?

I am writing this with a heavy heart, my father's life hanging by a thread. He lies in an 🇦🇿 detention center, unable to move. My father, who criticized our government, now teeters on the brink of a diabetic coma and stroke. The court's refusal to release him to hospital is an

My new policy brief on Ukraine fatigue. I'm increasingly worried W leaders are losing hope & missing the point: supporting Ukraine is costly; but impact of not supporting it, & letting Putin grow stronger, is much worse. cer.eu/publications/a…

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It's official! Labour is THE tactical vote for Salisbury according to getvoting.org. So whether you want to defeat the Conservatives or support a practical fully-costed plan for positive change, Labour is your winner in Salisbury! #TacticalVote

Salisbury, WOW! What a fantastic weekend! It has been so wonderful feel your support and enthusiasm for our positive campaign for change. I am so proud of the campaign we are running — and I'm looking forward to what looks to be a nail-bitingly close election night! 😲

Sometimes you can't beat hot cup of tea on a hot day! Stopped for a little break at Britford Farm Shop yesterday, which serves some of the most delicious cakes you'll ever eat. Thank you to the people who approached me to promise your vote!

Pitton is looking very festive for the time of year! Lots of people excited to vote for change with Labour on July 4th. 🌹 🌹 🌹

We've picked up another tactical vote recommendation! Although I would like to reiterate that I'm proud to have run a positive vote campaign, focussed on demonstrating strong local values and fully-costed policies. tactical.vote/salisbury/

Following 5 weeks of our campaign, Salisbury is now the most marginal seat in the UK! Salisbury, on July 4th, you finally have a real chance to turn over the Conservatives with a vote for Matt Aldridge. Take a look at the analysis: inews.co.uk/news/election-…

NEW MRP: Labour 99% Certain To Win More Seats Than in 1997 Labour on Course to Win 484 seats. The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats are in a close race to form the official opposition. Probabilistic seat count: LAB 484 CON 64 LD 61 SNP 10 RFM 7 PC 3 GRN 3 34,558 interviews

Today is the day. In some countries people don’t get this opportunity or freedom to vote.Some are fighting for peace, democracy, equality and safety. The opportunity to walk into a polling station unhindered by war, intimidation or the impact of weather events is our right.

The right to vote in free and fair elections isn’t a given. Large parts of the world don’t have it. If you live in the UK and want change, you can vote for it today.

I deeply disagree with this approach, built on the shakiest of premises: that Russia has ‘legitimate security interests’ that can be protected by allowing it to annex the land & colonise the population of a neighbouring country. That is not a recipe for peace, but a worse war.