Four hundred and fifty-seven troops were killed and hundreds maimed by improvised explosive devices in Helmand province, but for what? Mr Blair’s avowed aims were to eradicate the opium industry and to ensure schooling for girls and so mission creep began. While we have got the interpreters out, these Jihadists target teachers, doctors, nurses, the Afghan police and judiciary, contractors and security firms. They particularly single out educated women and Christian charity workers.The SAS are guarding the British and other western embassies. I’m surprised that Mr Redfern should criticise the First Minister for not delivering Indyref2.

Source: The Herald July 18, 2021 09:56 UTC