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jonplackett04/03/20253 repliesview on HN

I wish this was true, but I have a strong feeling my nation (UK) will be right there along side any new military adventures.


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Gupta204/03/2025

Given Sir Kier Starmer regards himself as New Labour and it was Tony Blair that got us into the illegal wars of Iraq and Afghanistan to please the Republican Americans, then yes I expect he might get us into another illegal war (e.g. Iran) to please the Republicans.

pbhjpbhj04/03/2025

Aren't we (UK) putting boots on the ground in support of Ukraine, directly opposing USA? We're going to fight on both sides - the side of expansionist oligarchs (Russia, USA) _and_ the side of democracy?

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throwanem04/03/2025

"Real military allies."