The MoD has announced that it gives service personnel who were captured in Iran permission to sell their stories to the press. Conservative politicians have publicly condemned this decision, Liam Fox, the shadow defence secretary, said:
“One of the great things about our armed forces is their professionalism and dignity. Many people who shared the anxiety of the hostages’ abduction will feel that selling their stories is somewhat undignified and falls below the very high standards we have come to expect from our servicemen and women." - Sunday Times
But are the conservatives simply leaping to attack the present government, without considering the issue? It seems that their stance on most events is in contrast to the government by default.
This is a unique and interesting situation, on which everyone has a view.
Personally I feel that those at Westminster should be concentrating on why the personnel were captured in the first place, and focusing on the international implications of the incident. The discussion over the selling of the stories is in danger of becoming a smoke-screen for many un-answered questions. The oppositon must ensure they are prepared to confront these when parliament re-convenes.
This is a unique and interesting situation, on which everyone has a view.
Personally I feel that those at Westminster should be concentrating on why the personnel were captured in the first place, and focusing on the international implications of the incident. The discussion over the selling of the stories is in danger of becoming a smoke-screen for many un-answered questions. The oppositon must ensure they are prepared to confront these when parliament re-convenes.
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