As Development Secretary, I have seen in the developing world that climate change there is not a theory, is not a future threat: it is a contemporary crisis. Douglas Alexander changeclimatecontemporary Change image and share on social
Politicians often reveal most about themselves in unguarded moments. Douglas Alexander momentpoliticianreveal Change image and share on social
In this age of growing interconnectedness, we understand that turning our backs on the world is simply not an option. Douglas Alexander agebackgrow Change image and share on social
A self-evidently confident politician, Cameron still suffers from a curious hollowness. Ten years after he became Conservative leader, many people still question what he actually stands for or believes in. Douglas Alexander believecameronconfident share on social
Just as people have long believed that strengthening ties of trade improves the prospects for peace and the free exchange of ideas, Facebook friendships or Twitter followings already transcend national borders. Douglas Alexander believeborderexchange share on social
The Network Generation are secure in, and proud of, their Scottishness. Unlike my generation that grew up in the '80s, they don't see our sense of identity as under threat. Douglas Alexander 80sgenerationgrow Change image and share on social
I think politicians who suggest they are uninterested in the support of newspapers are not being straight with people. Douglas Alexander newspaperpeoplepolitician Change image and share on social
Having disrupted business practices, social interactions and political campaigns, 2011 will be seen as the year that the rise of the Internet first disrupted foreign relations. Douglas Alexander businesscampaigndisrupt Change image and share on social
My general approach to opposition is where the government is getting something right, we should say so. And where we disagree with them, we should say so, too. Douglas Alexander approachdisagreegeneral Change image and share on social
Most people understand that Lehman Brothers didn't collapse because Gordon Brown built too many schools and hospitals. Douglas Alexander brotherbrownbuild Change image and share on social