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 Nationalists peddle a misplaced cultural conceit that holds that everyone south of the Solway Firth is an austerity loving Tory. Douglas Alexander austerityconceitcultural Change image and share on social
As Scots, we certainly want change today, but the change the Nationalists offer is not the change we want or need. Douglas Alexander changenationalistoffer Change image and 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
It would be wrong for us to offer difference from the Conservative Party at the cost of credibility, but equally it would be wrong to offer credibility at the cost of being clear that there remain very fundamental differences. Douglas Alexander clearconservativecost share on social
My vision for Scotland is one in which we fight together for the values we are care about: equality, fairness and social justice. Those values are the same whether you live in Dumfries or Carlisle. Douglas Alexander carecarlisledumfries Change image and share on social
Change is a process: future is a destination. People want a sense of hope, possibility and pride about Britain. Douglas Alexander britainchangedestination Change image and share on social
The Commonwealth is a vital and positive partnership between countries striving to develop trade relations and promote democracy and human rights, united by shared values. Douglas Alexander commonwealthcountrydemocracy 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
