1. @FCDO @MelSimmonsFCDO Britain has often fought for freedom. We helped Estonia gain independence against Russia and in doing so lost more ships than we lost in the Falklands war. Admiral Cowan bombarded St Petersburg. We fought against Germany to help Latvia gain independence. 4 atbildes
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Glen Grant (2021-12-19 05:20:26) |
1. @FCDO @MelSimmonsFCDO Britain has often fought for freedom. We helped Estonia gain independence against Russia and in doing so lost more ships than we lost in the Falklands war. Admiral Cowan bombarded St Petersburg. We fought against Germany to help Latvia gain independence. | |
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Glen Grant (2021-12-19 05:20:26) |
2. The graves of British marines lie in the cemetery in Jelgava Latvia, as a harsh reminder of the cost of democracy and playing our part. On Remembrance day in Tallinn this year. I was so proud of our heritage. Now Defence Minister Ben Wallace has thrown Ukraine under a bus. | |
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Glen Grant (2021-12-19 05:20:26) |
I would ask this government to rethink this decision. Providing Ukraine support without help - will only embolden Russia and pull us in anyway. Real deterrence works, and that means fighting troops on the ground. What happened to the stirring speeches from the PM and FS about | |
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Glen Grant (2021-12-19 05:20:27) |
our grand role in the world? Why did we spend a Queens fortune on Aircraft carriers if we neglect a European partner in trouble? Why did we go to Iraq and Afghanistan? Where has our moral backbone and leadership gone? Today I am ashamed, Admiral Cowan would turn in his grave. | |
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Glen Grant (2021-12-19 13:57:26) |
The inevitable and deserved mockery in Ukrainian social media of UK Minister Ben Wallace has started - his "shoulder to shoulder" quote was just empty words. | |