The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Yvette Cooper is a seasoned politician and MP who navigates complex political landscapes with a focus on collaboration and consensus-building. This interview highlights her commitment to addressing the needs of diverse constituencies while maintaining a principled approach to leadership.
“I agree with the right hon. Member about the importance of preventing another El Fasher. That is exactly why I raised the issue directly with a series of European allies and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and why the Prime Minister raised it with President Trump and President Macron—we have raised the issue across the board.”
“I pay tribute to the right hon. Member for being liberal in his criticism of all Governments—I accept that point. The US assessment of what is happening recognises Ukraine’s strength and resilience and the fact that, despite all the initial expectations that Putin would win the war easily, the opposite has been the case.”
“The UK is the third biggest cash contributor to NATO, including crucial specialist capabilities, such as our nuclear deterrent. Now the defence investment plan involves the biggest sustained increase in UK defence spending since the cold war, spending almost £300 billion over the next four years.”
“That work is under way, and has a joint commitment from our Prime Minister and the Canadian Prime Minister, who have been responsible in parallel for beginning those initiatives.”
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson — The Yvette Cooper One
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