We need to send in Special Forces, as we did in Iraq in 2006-7.
It’s time for a Parliamentary prerogative to replace the Royal prerogative.
The investigations into child abuse and the Iraq War both have the same failing.
The Blairite enforcer called the Islington MP’s nominators “morons”, but the journalist believes that the Labour right are to blame for the party’s woes.
There is now a strong case for widening the air strikes against ISIS in which we already take part.
First, we must play to our strengths. Second, work with the reality on the ground. Finally, be patient – and stay engaged.
The best equipment is worthless without troops to wield it. We need 100,000 soldiers and as many reserves to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.
ISIS, Putin, the prospect of an end to antibiotics…are we really prepared for how tough the coming decades might be?
The crisis wasn’t on the agenda at Cabinet this week. Some Conservative Cabinet Ministers now want a pledge to hit the two per cent goal. They are right.
Plus: Here comes Syriza. The Teflon Greens. Mystic Dale v Nick Clegg. The Political Book Awards. And: There’s no such thing as an illegal war.
Far from being his decision, the report won’t even cross the Prime Minister’s desk until after the general election.
The rise of ideologically pure minor parties makes reported hopes of using Iraq War to distance Miliband’s Labour from Blair’s seem far fetched.
At the risk of stating the obvious, the targeting of Charlie Hebdo and its staff for murder had nothing whatsoever to do with western foreign policy.
Having met Sir John as part of his investigations, and having questioned him earlier this year, I have no doubt he is determined to answer the central question of intent.