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
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
The 'Arab Spring' is the most spectacular example of the dispersal of power. Douglas Alexander arabdispersalpower Change image and share on social
Labour's task for government is to build consent for an outward-looking Britain as the best way to advance not just our interests, but also our values at a time of challenge, both at home and abroad. Douglas Alexander abroadadvancebritain Change image and share on social
Historically, Labour has used technology as a form of control. We would use pagers and faxes to send out messages telling people what line to take. The key learning from the Obama campaign is to use technology to empower your supporters. Douglas Alexander campaigncontrolempower share on social
I take UKIP very seriously. The truth is that UKIP presents an electoral challenge to all political parties. The way to defeat UKIP is not to be a better UKIP but to be a better Labour Party. Douglas Alexander challengedefeatelectoral Change image and share on social
The scale of the ISIS threat is not yet matched by a clarity of approach for securing their defeat. Douglas Alexander approachclaritydefeat Change image and share on social
I don't get up in the morning and think my mission is to end Britain. I do get up in the morning and think that my mission is to end poverty. Douglas Alexander britainendmission Change image and 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
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
