SNP WISH TROOPS SAFE RETURN FROM AFGHANISTAN

SNP WISH TROOPS SAFE RETURN FROM AFGHANISTAN

CONCERNS OVER UK STRATEGY CONTINUE

SNP Westminster Leader and Defence Spokesperson, Angus Robertson MP, today (Thursday) wished the 1000 Scotland-based troops set to be deployed in Afghanistan a safe return. Mr Robertson added that he had continuing concerns over the wider UK strategy in Afghanistan as it emerged the UK Government planned to diminish its diplomatic efforts in the region.

Commenting, Mr Robertson, whose Moray constituency takes in both RAF Lossiemouth and RAF Kinloss, said:

“We wish our brave servicemen and women a safe return from Afghanistan. They do a great job under very difficult circumstances and our thoughts are with them and their families at this uncertain time.

“As they serve on the front line, they need to know that diplomatic and other efforts back homes are seriously focussed on ending the conflict in Afghanistan.

“Today’s developments in the House of Commons underline the need for a considered UK strategy aimed at ending the conflict and bringing our troops home once and for all.”