In an era of billion-person countries and trillion-pound economies, we need to find ways to amplify our voice. We are most likely to be heard when the Chinese negotiate with a £10 trillion E.U., not a £1.5 trillion Britain. Douglas Alexander amplifybillionbritain share on social
Under Ed Miliband's leadership, we are changing both our party's structures and culture. Douglas Alexander changecultureleadership Change image and share on social
In every generation, there are horrors that define an age and events that scar the global conscience. Douglas Alexander ageconsciencedefine 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
It was here in Edinburgh that in the 1980s I joined with many others to protest against Margaret Thatcher as she arrived to address the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Douglas Alexander 1980saddressarrive Change image and share on social
Of course we are looking to win support across every section of society. We win support by speaking to voters on the issues they most care about. Douglas Alexander careissuesection Change image and share on social
If Nick Clegg hadn't been sitting around the cabinet table, we wouldn't have had the bedroom tax; we wouldn't have had the rise in tuition fees. We wouldn't have had the mistakes we've seen in economic policy. Douglas Alexander bedroomcabinetclegg share on social
The Olympics is a time primarily for sport and celebration, but diplomacy does not stop at the door of the U.N., and for it to work, it must be sustained and consistent. Douglas Alexander celebrationconsistentdiplomacy Change image and share on social
As shadow foreign secretary, I have been as clear in my support for the government when it does something we agree with as I am in highlighting that which we oppose. Douglas Alexander agreeclearforeign Change image and share on social
In sport, as in science, business, and diplomacy, as Scots we understand that we benefit from the deep and diverse partnerships that make up the United Kingdom. Douglas Alexander benefitbusinessdeep Change image and share on social