The work of the CSSF and Prosperity Fund is guided by the National Security Council. As chair of the National Security Council Sub-Committee that oversees both funds, I am working to ensure that they are accountable and measurable against their intended objectives. David Lidington Read Quote
Taxpayers should be able to see where their money is being spent and what impact it is having. David Lidington Read Quote
South Korea is a vigorous democracy, with strong judicial institutions and a commitment to the rule of law. David Lidington Read Quote
We all want to believe that our country’s forces have, at all times and even under extreme pressure, acted with both humanity and honour. David Lidington Read Quote
In countries that lack a longstanding and entrenched commitment to the rule of law, it can be hard to recruit, train and keep prosecutors and judges who are both independent and effective, even in the face of attempted intimidation or corruption. David Lidington Read Quote
In many countries, the authority of the state is weak and openly defied by militias and terrorist groups. In others, state forces themselves act with impunity. David Lidington Read Quote
Sometimes getting something off your chest to someone else is an important step in coping – so you know that you’re not alone, you’re not failing, and that it is perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed or sad at times. Everybody does. David Lidington Read Quote
I agree with those who say that democracies need to work together more effectively to stand up for the liberal democratic model that China is increasingly challenging. It’s important for there to be an alliance of democracies. David Lidington Read Quote
