Britain must draw a firm line on Cyprus sovereignty
The European Council’s latest conclusions on Cyprus warrant close attention in Westminster. In signalling its readiness to support Cyprus in discussions with the United Kingdom over the Sovereign Base Areas, the European Union has moved beyond observation into active involvement. That is not a neutral step. It is an attempt by an external bloc to […]
‘Treat us as two peoples’: Ersin Tatar on the future of Northern Cyprus and the UK’s role
Ersin Tatar is the leader of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. On a recent diplomatic visit to London, he sat down for an exclusive conversation with Politics.co.uk. Ahead of visits from democratically-elected foreign leaders to Westminster, usually the red carpets are hoovered and the finest silverware is polished. But when Ersin Tatar, the leader […]
Lord Balfe: ‘We have failed Cyprus for 50 years – we must put this right’
The scars of conflict are still present, and it is these scars that are preventing Cypriots from moving forward from the frozen conflict that still holds such a tight grip over them. The ‘Cyprus issue’ is the embodiment of diplomatic failure. Currently, Cyprus is divided between the Greek Cypriot controlled “Republic of Cyprus” and the […]
Sammy Wilson: ‘The UK has a moral duty to resolve the Cyprus issue’
The United Kingdom has a long history with many nations around the world. The strength of our relationships and diplomacy is reflected in the unparalleled and powerful Commonwealth of Nations. The Commonwealth exists due to the moral duty that the UK has. A moral duty to those nations that were once part of the British […]
Isolating a Muslim people and Islamophobia
This week marked the second International Day to Combat Islamophobia, a day of recognition accepted unanimously by all members of the United Nations. Islam is the second largest religion in the world. Around quarter of all people on the planet are Muslims. In modern history, atrocities have taken place against Muslims right across the globe […]
