The veteran Labour MP warned that a ‘war drive’ combined with an ‘austerity drive’ would see more racism following the summer’s riots.

The Foreign Secretary said suspending export licences that could be used by Israel against Houthi rebels would lead to a ‘wider war’.

The Defence Secretary promised to address recruitment bottlenecks and cut red tape to encourage recruits to the military.

The Ecotricity founder will join campaigners calling on Labour to introduce further environmental protections.