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Thomas Harding

Thomas Harding

Security and Policy Editor
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Thomas Harding is the security and policy editor covering Westminster politics and European affairs. He has reported extensively on the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the British parliament. Before joining The National in 2020, he was a special adviser to the UK defence secretary, working on policy and communications in the Ministry of Defence. He was also defence correspondent for The Daily Telegraph, covering the conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Sierra Leone, the Balkans and Northern Ireland. He has a degree in international history.
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Andy Burnham, UK Prime Minister, departs No 10 Downing Street to attend his first Prime Minister's Questions. Bloomberg
'Vibes aren't enough': Burnham challenged over how to pay for UK defence

At his first PMQs, new Prime Minister refuses to commit to welfare cuts or further tax rises to pay for increased spending

UKSeptember 02, 2026
A Ukrainian strike drone is launched at Russian forces. Unlike the West, Kyiv has demonstrated how to use cheaper weapons successfully, Gen David Petraeus said. Reuters
Ex-CIA chief David Petraeus warns US has technology but no strategy to win wars

Petraeus, also former US army commander, condemns America's withdrawal from Afghanistan during speech in London

USSeptember 02, 2026
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told MPs: 'This government will not acquiesce in the destruction of the two-state solution.' EPA
UK signals imminent sanctions on occupied West Bank businesses

Foreign Secretary gives strongest indication yet that UK will target companies linked to Israeli settlements

UKSeptember 01, 2026
Keir Starmer is to stand down as a Member of the UK Parliament after 11 years. Reuters
Keir Starmer to 'focus on international affairs' after standing down as MP

Former UK prime minister had previously suggested he would stay on in House of Commons

UKSeptember 01, 2026
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth. Tobias Ellwood has warned Britain must rebuild alliances, consider national service and prepare for how wars will be fought in the future. Getty Images
UK lacks defences and leadership to see off a war, former minister warns

Tobias Ellwood discloses he flew small plane over navy's warships unchallenged

UKAugust 20, 2026
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps soldiers. EPA
Britain urged to work with Arab allies to confront Iran

Expert attacks years of 'masterly inactivity' by British government in tackling Tehran threat

UKAugust 14, 2026
A Chinook water-bombing helicopter over France. Widespread drought has led to vast wildfires and a severe drop in Europe's crop yields. Reuters
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Counting the cost of Europe’s summer of fire, drought and lost harvests

Record heat is hitting farmers, businesses and human health as a continent built for a cooler climate struggles to adapt

EuropeAugust 14, 2026
Count Binface celebrates his second place finish with more than 9,000 votes following the Clacton by-election count. EPA
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Nigel Farage shuns by-election results as Count Binface wins quarter of votes

Reform leader regains seat but refuses to attend results announcement, leaving satirical challenger to lead candidates on stage

UKAugust 14, 2026
The damaged and half sunk oil tanker Caroline Bezengi, off the coast of Oman. Reuters
Salvage team board stricken tanker as oil slick hits Oman coast

International team races to stabilise vessel and tackle spill threatening protected marine habitat

GulfAugust 13, 2026
Count Binface and his Clacton opponent Nigel Farage who will face off in one of Britain's strangest by-elections. AFP
Farage tests mettle against Binface, the ultimate migrant

Right-wing Reform leader faces a colourful cast of 33 candidates after mainstream parties withdraw

UKAugust 13, 2026
A Houthi drone launching from Yemen. The weapon is part of the rebel group's growing arsenal that threatens the global economy. EPA
Play01:30
How Houthis gained enough firepower to be major military force

Iran's input on ballistic missiles and long-range drones sees rebels evolve into highly capable military

MENAAugust 12, 2026
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under scrutiny over a £5 million donation from a crypto billionaire. EPA
Will Burnham bounce and Count Binface challenge trash Nigel Farage's political fortunes?

Reform UK leader blunted by new UK Prime Minister and election contest with 'intergalactic warrior'

UKAugust 09, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran. Reuters
Iranian plan to impose tolls risks 'shattering' rules of global trade

Allowing Tehran to charge ships for safe passage sets dangerous precedent, maritime experts warn

MENAAugust 07, 2026
Construction work in illegal Israeli settlements. AFP
Eight UK charities investigated over alleged funding of illegal Israeli settlements

Formal inquiry launched after £28m allegedly channelled to occupied West Bank

UKAugust 05, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens Number 10 North in Mancheser. It could soon host foreign dignitaries, Downing Street has confirmed. Getty Images
UK's Number 10 North to be new destination for world leaders

Dignitaries may soon be welcomed in Manchester after Downing Street confirms new leader's plan

UKAugust 05, 2026
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