There has been a hugely positive change in mindset when it comes to soldiers’ mental and physical health. Now we need to do more.
My great fear is that isolationism on the left and right could take root. And not all interventions have been disastrous – let alone about imposing our values.
“We will use every lever we have – political, economic, diplomatic – to help the people of Afghanistan and to protect our own country from harm.”
“Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier, or not having been at sea.”
“What I’m hearing is the moment the Americans have got who they want out of Kabul, they’ll be pulling their troops out. That is unacceptable.”
He warns against “the forever war, which has just reignited”, and recounts his experiences on the ground as a soldier.
This soldier and statesmen deserves the memorial shield in Parliament that is now customary for Members killed in the line of duty.
It arises from a campaign to protect ex-servicemen which has nothing to do with the particular circumstances of the Province.
Our introduction to: what each Bill is, the politics of it, who’s responsible, arguments for and against – and a controversy rating out of ten.
The former Veterans Minister discusses support for veterans, his frustrations with politics, Cummings, extremism in the Armed Forces and more.
The UK competes as itself too rarely to allow the Corporation’s complacency to let Britain down. Time to bring some Olympic focus.
The centre isn’t where he or ConservativeHome or anyone else wants it to be. It’s where it is – “Far From Notting Hill”.
They fought with us. They stood by us and believed our promises about a better future and a better way of life. It’s time for us to stand by them.
The Government has made great progress since 2010, but military and ex-military personnel still face a postcode lottery for proper treatment.