Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Wigan & Leigh College with former Conservative Party chair, now Reform UK member, Sir Jake Berry; defence analyst and former Conservative MP, Tobias Ellwood; Labour MP and Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons; and journalist and broadcaster Sonia Sodha.
Britain is already subject to war by Russia, imagine if they succeed in Ukraine...
History shows that when America and Europe are not on the same page, the world becomes more dangerous. And it’s not just Russia that takes advantage of a divided West.
When the US Defence Secretary was asked on Fox News if he agreed that Russia attacked Ukraine unprovoked, Pete Hegseth paused before replying, “It’s complicated.” Hegseth was just one of Donald Trump’s inner circle on the weekend news circuit promoting a dangerous re-write of the Ukraine war. This
Ukraine’s created a rare turning point in this conflict - only with increased Western support can it be exploited
Ukraine's struggle is compounded by Western indecision rather than battlefield failures.
It’s time to wake up before it's too late, and for Britain to lead the way in defending Western values
Ukraine’s recent military success requires us to think more strategically about what happens next. This is far from over
We seem to have lost the ability take calculated but resolute risks – and until that changes, Putin will take advantage
Had Western forces taken a confident approach, Nato would have dispatched a division to support Ukraine and averted disaster
Establishing a G10 with clout – committed to collective security, democracy and the rule of law – should be Boris Johnson's priority
The Integrated Review must clarify the UK’s approach to security and our position on the world stage
The world needs leadership. It is crying out for the western partners to invigorate what it is that we stand for