Trump’s swipe at Nato soldiers in Afghanistan angers veterans and families

US president Donald Trump has provoked anger among British politicians and veteran fighters by claiming Nato soldiers avoided ...

Afghanistan veteran’s video shows frontline reality after Trump’s false claims

Armed forces minister Al Carns has shared a video of Nato troops fighting in Afghanistan after Donald Trump claimed they ...

‘I lost my leg and arm on the front line in Afghanistan – here’s why Trump is wrong about British troops’

Former Royal Marine Commando Ben McBean described Donald Trump’s comments about Nato forces in Afghanistan as ‘insulting’ ...

Remembering Oxfordshire troops who sacrificed their lives in Afghanistan war

As Oxfordshire takes aim at President Donald Trump for his comments on Afghanistan troops, we look back at those who ...
The Independent

I’m a former royal marine-turned-Labour MP – Rachel Reeves is missing the point on defence

When I was under daily attack from rockets and mortars as a royal marine in Afghanistan, we knew the importance of the humanitarians working alongside us. Doctors, engineers and general staff, all ...