‘Makes my flesh creep’: MPs across political spectrum condemn Trump’s claims about Nato troops – UK politics live

Labour, Tory and Lib Dem MPs among those criticising US president over claim Nato troops stayed away from frontline in AfghanistanKemi Badenoch has joined those condemning Donald Trump’s comment about the record of Nato allies in Afghanistan. Within the last few minutes she posted this on social media.Trump saying NATO allies “weren’t on the front line” in Afghanistan is flat-out nonsense. British, Canadian, and NATO troops fought and died alongside the US for 20 years.This is a fact, not opinion. Their sacrifice deserves respect not denigration.Frankly Trump makes my flesh creep and my stomach turn. Where are his advisors? Where is his nurse? Where is his sense of shame?The US president has gone from insulting and threatening NATO allies to insulting and demeaning the brave men and women of our armed forces.457 British service personnel died in Afghanistan, with UK troops having served alongside US troops and those from over 50 coalition nations. We will always remember them.I served in Afghanistan. I saw first hand the sacrifices made by British soldiers I served alongside in Sangin where we suffered horrific casualties, as did the US Marines the following year.I don’t believe US military personnel share the view of President Trump; his words do them a disservice as our closest military allies. I Continue reading...