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
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
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
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
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
The 'Arab Spring' is the most spectacular example of the dispersal of power. Douglas Alexander arabdispersalpower 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
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
