#iraqwarlessons

History has a cruel way of repeating itself, especially when those in power refuse to learn from the past. Sir Keir Starmer’s recent suggestion that British troops could be sent to Ukraine without a parliamentary vote is not just reckless it’s a direct betrayal of the democratic principles we hold dear. It echoes one of the most infamous moments in modern British history: the Iraq War debacle of 2003.

A War the People Never Wanted

Back in February 2003, an estimated 1.5 million people marched through the streets of London, voicing their opposition to the impending war in Iraq. This was one of the largest protests in British history, a clear and unequivocal message to the Blair government: “Not in our name.” And yet, despite overwhelming public opposition, Tony Blair took Britain to war alongside the United States. The result? Years of bloodshed, a destabilised Middle East, and the tragic loss of British servicemen and women for a cause that was later exposed as being based on lies.

Fast forward to 2025, and it seems Labour’s leadership has learned nothing. Once again, we see a Labour leader prepared to march Britain towards war this time, in Ukraine without the consent of the people or even Parliament. The sheer arrogance of Starmer’s position should alarm every Briton, regardless of political allegiance.

No Troops, No War—Not in Our Name

Britain has played a supportive role in aiding Ukraine against Russian aggression, providing financial and military assistance. But there is a world of difference between sending weapons and deploying British boots on the ground. The moment a single British soldier steps onto Ukrainian soil in an official capacity, we are no longer just supporting an ally we are at war. This would put our troops in direct confrontation with Russian forces, escalating the conflict in ways that could be catastrophic.

Let’s be absolutely clear: we, the British people, do not want to be dragged into this war. We do not want our troops deployed to a battlefield that is not ours. We do not want another generation of soldiers sent off to die in a conflict that should never have involved us directly. And we certainly do not want a government that ignores the will of its people and bypasses parliamentary debate in matters as grave as war.

Starmer’s Hypocrisy Exposed

Keir Starmer brands himself as a man of integrity, a leader who will restore trust in government after years of Tory mismanagement. Yet, in a move straight out of the Blair playbook, he is now floating the idea of committing Britain to war without the democratic process. This is not leadership it’s authoritarianism dressed up as “decisiveness.”

Had this been a Conservative Prime Minister attempting to bypass Parliament on military intervention, Labour would be screaming bloody murder about the erosion of democracy. But because it’s Starmer, we’re expected to sit quietly and nod along? Not a chance.

Britain First, Not Globalist Interests

The Labour government should be focusing on the crises at home our crumbling economy, failing NHS, uncontrolled immigration, and rising crime. Instead, Starmer is more concerned with playing international hero, bending over backwards to appease NATO and the EU, rather than prioritising British interests. His reckless warmongering only proves one thing: Labour still cannot be trusted with our national security.

We Must Speak Out Before It’s Too Late

If Iraq taught us anything, it’s that public pressure matters. The protests of 2003 did not stop the war, but they exposed the government’s lies and eroded Blair’s credibility forever. We cannot afford to wait until British coffins start coming home from Ukraine before we raise our voices. The time to oppose Starmer’s Ukraine gamble is now.

We must demand that any military deployment requires a full parliamentary vote. We must pressure our MPs to stand up for their constituents. And most importantly, we must remind Labour that Britain is not a pawn on the globalist chessboard.