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
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
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
It is already clear that, because of advances in technology, drones are going to play an increased role in warfare in the years ahead. It is therefore vital that the legal frameworks governing their use are robust and internationally recognised. Douglas Alexander advanceaheadclear share on social
Under Ed Miliband's leadership, we are changing both our party's structures and culture. Douglas Alexander changecultureleadership Change image and share on social
It was here in Edinburgh that in the 1980s I joined with many others to protest against Margaret Thatcher as she arrived to address the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Douglas Alexander 1980saddressarrive 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
Of course we are looking to win support across every section of society. We win support by speaking to voters on the issues they most care about. Douglas Alexander careissuesection Change image and share on social
There's no doubt that what has emerged in the years after 9/11, unlike the situation in Britain, there were practices sanctioned in the U.S. that fall far below the standard of conduct that should have taken place. It is for the American system of government, in all of its branches, to address that. It is not for a British politician. Douglas Alexander addressamericanbranch 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