During Prime Minister's Questions, Sir Keir Starmer addressed comments made by US Vice President JD Vance regarding Britain's military history. Vance had suggested that Britain had not fought a war in over 30 years, prompting Starmer to highlight the sacrifices of the 642 British soldiers who died in Iraq and Afghanistan. Starmer's tribute served not only to honor the fallen but also to reaffirm Britain's military contributions and challenge narratives that undermine British military efforts in recent decades.
Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to British soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, starkly refuting claims that Britain hasn't participated in military conflicts for decades.
In his remarks, Starmer emphasized that we must honor the 642 fallen soldiers, underscoring their bravery and sacrifices, positioning Britain's military contributions as significant.
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