The UK invaded Afghanistan in the1830s, 1870s, and again in 1919. The Soviets invaded in 1979, the US and it's NATO allies in 2001. Every time foreign forces have been driven out. Why can't our politicians learn the lessons of history?
The US spent over $2.25 trillion on its war in Afghanistan with the loss of over a quarter of a million lives. For what?
Parliament has reconvened to discuss Afghanistan but there's little hope politicians have learned the lessons of history. Only a few led by Jeremy Corbyn are calling for an end to military adventures like this.
CND and STW gathered outside parliament as today’s debate began to call for an end to foreign adventures like Afghanistan
Jeremy Corbyn, Richard Burgon, Bell Ribeiro-Addy and Zara Sultana are taking Boris Johnson on over Afghanistan.
