Afghanistan was a waste of life and money. Our politics won’t recover until we recognise that
It’s happened many times before. The union flag is pulled down surrounded by anxious British soldiers. They hope…
Afghanistan
Abandoning human rights – the most extreme Tory act yet
So finally we get the Tory announcement of their intention to legislate against compliance with European Court of…
2014 could be make or break for the women of Afghanistan
Last year the World Health Organisation labelled the global problem of violence against women an epidemic, estimating that…
Who killed interventionism?
Tony Blair’s recent speech to Bloomberg in London has reawakened the time-honoured debate about interventionism, and the extent…
Our Armed Forces – standing up for today’s and remembering yesterday’s
This weekend, Ed Miliband and I are in Afghanistan visiting the Armed Forces in Camp Bastion. The British…
Holding back women will hold back Afghanistan
Last week, David Cameron declared Afghanistan as “mission accomplished”. Whilst we should be very proud of what British…
Labour announces campaign for “National Memorial” to commemorate Afghan war
The party have today called on the Government to “lead a national effort” to build a National War…
Ed Miliband’s surprise visit to Afghanistan
Silence is not a strategy for Afghanistan
Today’s Bonn Conference marks an important moment for Afghanistan. We share the Government’s objectives and give Ministers our…
Labour’s newest PPC on his experiences in Afghanistan
Yesterday Clive Lewis was selected as Labour’s candidate for Norwich South. Lewis is a local TV reporter, but…
