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
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
David Cameron's approach has left Britain weakened and weary because to retreat from the world is as foolish as it is futile. Douglas Alexander approachbritaincameron Change image and share on social
For me, fiscal realism is not a betrayal of Labour values; it is the foundation by which we win the trust of the public. Douglas Alexander betrayalfiscalfoundation Change image and share on social
This Network Generation have grown up in a connected world. With Skype, Facebook, Twitter and the Internet, the world is at their fingertips via their smart phone. They find the idea of watching TV programmes at a time to suit the broadcaster quaint and old-fashioned. Douglas Alexander broadcasterconnectfacebook share on social
Too often, the idea seemed to be that the cost of being part of Europe was being less like Britain. So after years of fighting to defend Europe against attacks from the Eurosceptic right, it would be fatal to retreat into the same arguments and begin the battle anew. Douglas Alexander anewargumentattack 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
