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On Foreign Policy, the Independent Group Will Offer Nothing But the Elite Consensus
Last week the leading opposition parties issued a joint demand for the suspension of arms sales to Saudi Arabia in the context of the war in Yemen. The absence of the Independent Group from the list of signatories, however, signals that the self-styled party of ‘change’ will offer nothing but conformity to the status quo on foreign policy, argues David Wearing.
Britain’s War in Yemen Can Be Stopped, but the Left Needs to Raise Its Game
As a leading backer of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates throughout their nearly four year long war in Yemen, Britain has quietly played a highly significant role in the creation of the world’s worst humanitarian disaster, writes David Wearing.
Airstrikes on Syria Show the Hypocrisy at the Heart of Britain’s Foreign Policy
Theresa May can’t claim that striking weapons facilities in Syria is tantamount to humanitarian intervention while cosying up to some of the world’s most oppressive autocracies, argues Aaron Bastani.
A Brief History of the Anglo-Saudi Military Pact

As Theresa May welcomes Saudi crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the UK, Ben Tippet and Jack Browne trace the murky trading relationship between Britain and Saudi Arabia.
5 Reasons You Should Oppose the Saudi Crown Prince’s UK Visit
Next week Downing Street will be rolling out the red carpet for the new crown prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman. Here are five reasons you should oppose his visit.
Britain’s Involvement in Yemen: A Silent Role in a Forgotten War
Revelations that the British military has been directly involved in drone strikes in Yemen underscores the fact that one year on from the start of the conflict, Britain continues to be complicit in the largely-ignored war in the country.
Tears of Oil: The Case of Ashraf Fayadh, Condemned to Death in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia executed 47 people on Saturday to widespread condemnation. Meanwhile Palestinian poet Ashraf Fayadh is currently fighting a death sentence for apostasy, supported by artist groups rallying against tyranny.
6 Misconceptions About the Iran Nuclear Deal
The deal on Iran’s nuclear programme has the potential to break with the tensions of the past. Yet the deal was made on wrongheaded assumptions about Iran. To this day we still view the country through a prism of falsehoods.