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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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(left to right) Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood leaving number 10 Downing Street, London, after a Cabinet meeting. Picture date: Tuesday May 20, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Cabinet. Photo credit should read: Ben Whitley/PA Wire
UK ends Israel trade talks after 'indefensible' new Gaza offensive

Foreign Secretary David Lammy takes strongest action to date against Israeli conduct of war in Gaza

May 20, 2025
Vahid Beheshti holds a placard during his 50th day of a hunger strike outside the Foreign Office in London, calling for the UK government to proscribe the IRGC. EPA
Britain to tackle growing Iran danger with new laws on state threats

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces new legislation to outlaw groups such as IRGC, saying Tehran regime poses 'unacceptable threat' following arrests

May 19, 2025
Keir Starmer with Ursula von der Leyen in London after the announcement of the new deal. EPA/Bloomberg
Britain and EU sign defence deal for 'dangerous new era'

Greater collaboration over range of issues moves UK past Brexit turbulence to closer partnership with Brussels

May 19, 2025
A Challenger tank in Eastern Europe. Britain and the EU will sign a defence pact on Monday that will herald greater co-operation in the face of rising threats. Photo: Ministry of Defence
UK-EU defence pact: Starting gun for growing European military power

UK will enter deal with EU on Monday for deep defence and security co-operation in light of Russian threat and US pullback

May 19, 2025
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has temporarily stepped down over allegations of sexual misconduct. AP
Prosecutor in Israeli war crimes case steps down over sexual misconduct allegations

International Criminal Court's Karim Khan vigorously denies claims but takes temporary leave of absence

May 16, 2025
The Daily Telegraph newspaper is subject to new rules allowing a 15 per cent stake ownership by foreign states. PA
UK government to allow foreign states 15 per cent stake in British newspapers

Announcement by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy sets new terms for Telegraph titles sale

May 15, 2025
An AIM-120 A is loaded on the wing of an F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter. The missiles will form a significant part of the deal. Reuters
What is included in $142 billion US-Saudi arms deal

Precision rockets, armoured vehicles and heavy lift aircraft all part of agreement

May 13, 2025
Protesters demonstrate against selling arms to Israel at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Tuesday. EPA
Lebanese ambassador tells UK time is right to recognise Palestine

Britain is urged to work with France on recognition ahead of UN Conference on a Two-State Solution in June

May 13, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is under pressure to agree on an immediate ceasefire or face tough US sanctions. AP
Putin told to 'get serious about peace' as pressure grows for Ukraine ceasefire

Key European ministers meet in London to push for 30-day deal on ending fighting but Russia accused of dragging its feet

May 12, 2025
New motocross bikes for the Russian military in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Reuters
Russian paratroopers turn to motorbikes to dodge drones in Ukraine's 'dead zone'

The shift is just one example of how this conflict is rewriting the rules of the battlefield

May 09, 2025
Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets. At least one was said to have been shot down by an advanced Chinese-made JL-15E air-to-air missile. Reuters
Sky sniper: Chinese missiles change aerial combat in India-Pakistan conflict

Beijing's equipment gains battlefield recognition as Pakistan air force shoots down rival at 100km

May 09, 2025
Members of a special IRGC force mark the annual Quds Day. It is suspected that operatives from Unit 840 were arrested over the alleged Israeli embassy plot. Reuters
Iran special operations team suspected in London Israeli embassy plot

Unit 840 likely to have planned bombing, abduction or assassination of staff, says former intelligence official

May 09, 2025
Israeli emergency workers clear a road outside Ben Gurion airport after a missile launched from Yemen struck on May 4. AFP
'Israel got lucky': More Houthi missiles expected after Ben Gurion attack

Security experts admit Iron Dome defences can be overcome after close call

May 05, 2025
The StormShroud drone has been fitted with a signal jammer that scrambles enemy radar at long ranges. Photo: UK Ministry of Defence
UK launches radar-jamming drone to help 'protect European security'

StormShroud weapon has been developed using lessons learnt from Ukraine war

May 03, 2025
Nigel Farage leader of the Reform UK party. Local election results give his hard-right party power for the first time. AFP
Farage brands migrants 'males of fighting age', as Reform makes breakthrough

Populist party secures by-election win and first mayor, with hundreds of council seats expected

May 02, 2025