James Forsyth James Forsyth

After Labour’s Syria shambles, step forward Major Dan

This former paratroop officer would be an instant fix to Labour’s damaged reputation for patriotism and willingness to keep the country safe

issue 05 December 2015

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[/audioplayer]It makes no sense for Britain to bomb Islamic State in Iraq but not Syria. Attacking a group that does not respect international borders on only one side of a border makes no strategic or military sense.

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