The article discusses a recent Prime Minister's Question Time focusing on remarks made by US Vice President JD Vance regarding the UK's military history. Keir Starmer emphasized the sacrifices of British troops in conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan, countering claims of the UK being 'random' in its military engagements. Meanwhile, Kemi Badenoch attempted to downplay Vance's comments, recognizing the value of the UK’s military contributions while also acknowledging the necessity to avoid further conflicts, particularly with Russia. The dynamic showcased a clash of perspectives on national identity and military legacy.
Keir Starmer's opening statement, in which he soberly read out the names and ages of men who fought for their country, for our country, crescendoing: Across the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, 642 individuals died fighting for Britain alongside our allies.
Badenoch's approach needs a bit of background. She'd been asked about our randomness by a reporter the day before, when she was on the farmer's march.
Badenoch said, I've looked at the comments, I don't think he actually said that. A lot of people are getting carried away, they're saying loads of things.
The opposition leader's course, to deny a thing we saw and heard, then cover it in the meaningless mouth-noises of a lot of people saying loads of things, looks like dimwittery but is actually systematically corroding observable reality.
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