Of course the decision to commit British forces in Iraq was, for many MPs, a wrenching choice. However, our responsibility in the face of a growing ISIS threat is not to be paralysed by history, but to learn the correct lessons from it. Douglas Alexander britishchoicecommit share on social
We can have enhanced devolution - greater powers in Scotland - but within the strength, security and stability of the United Kingdom, and I think that's what most Scots want. Douglas Alexander devolutionenhancegreat Change image and share on social
Of course we need to show we are a genuine alternative to an unpopular, Conservative-led government. But we need to set ourselves a higher standard than a party offering anger like UKIP. Douglas Alexander alternativeangerconservative Change image and share on social
Scotland and England may sometimes be rivals, but by geography, we are also neighbours. By history, allies. By economics, partners. And by fate and fortune, comrades, friends and family. Douglas Alexander allycomradeeconomics Change image and share on social
I'm at one with Ed Miliband in saying that it's important that people have the right to express their democratic voices and also their deep concerns about climate change because we have a planet in peril. Douglas Alexander changeclimateconcern share on social
Our responsibility is to protect people and help them into work. Douglas Alexander peopleprotectresponsibility Change image and share on social
When I joined Labour in 1982, I didn't feel I belonged to a party born to power. My repeated experience was of bitter and repeated defeats. Douglas Alexander bearbelongbitter Change image and share on social
Being prime minister is not a job to be performed with an eye for the exit. Douglas Alexander exiteyejob Change image and share on social
David Cameron wants people to believe that his isolation in Europe is a result of Britain being outnumbered when it matters most. Douglas Alexander britaincamerondavid Change image and share on social
Politics requires the sense of possibility. Dare I say it - the audacity of hope. Douglas Alexander audacitydarehope Change image and share on social
