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
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
I've never been interested in self-promotion and that side of politics; and if that means people judge that you're less prominent than others, that's a choice I've been willing to make. Douglas Alexander choicehaveinterest Change image and 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
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
One of the big weaknesses of the Conservative Party is not just their ignorance of and lack of effective response to the cost-of-living crisis but a more fundamental error about what makes for success in the 21st century. Douglas Alexander 21stbigcentury share on social
I'm in agreement with David Miliband when he says our generation of Labour politicians are not willing to hand over the direction of the country without a serious electoral fight. Douglas Alexander agreementcountrydavid Change image and share on social
Solidarity is the basis of my politics. Douglas Alexander basispoliticsolidarity Change image and share on social
We'll set our approach to borrowing, to spending, to taxation, in a sensible way on a sensible timescale. Douglas Alexander approachborrowset Change image and share on social
I do think our challenge is to balance credibility and a clear message about how we would reduce the deficit with boldness about the choices that we put before the public. Douglas Alexander balanceboldnesschallenge Change image and share on social
