Ed Miliband to unveil new shadow cabinet

telegraph 08-OCT-10

Liam Fox calls police to find out who leaked 'draconian' defence cuts letter

dailymail 30-SEP-10

Heroes beat cuts

thesun 29-SEP-10

Labour Party Conference: Ed Miliband to attack Gordon Brown's 'boom and bust' boast

telegraph 28-SEP-10

Spending wait for defence academy

bbc 15-SEP-10

Ingram's moan on grieving families

thesun 17-JUL-10

David Cameron: Britain 'paying high price' in Afghanistan

telegraph 21-JUN-10

QUENTIN LETTS: In edgy notes, George Osborne took a swipe at absent Gordon Brown

dailymail 15-JUN-10

Gordon Brown to resign: a very Labour coup

telegraph 11-MAY-10

Hung parliament after UK polls

aljazeera 07-MAY-10

Soldier killed in Afghan ambush

bbc 05-MAY-10

Senior army officer inquest opens

bbc 30-APR-10

Brown says election 'wide open'

bbc 17-APR-10

Call for Brown to face fresh grilling by Iraq inquiry over 'discrepancies' with evidence

dailymail 08-MAR-10

PM drops in on Afghan troops

thesun 06-MAR-10

Afghanistan: 17 dead in Kabul blast

RTERadio 26-FEB-10

MoD names soldiers who died in Operation Moshtarak

thetimes 20-FEB-10

Lieutenant killed on his birthday by Taliban blast

dailymail 20-FEB-10

'Friendly fire' probe over death

bbc 16-FEB-10

Afghan operation 'on track'

aljazeera 14-FEB-10

Major Afghan offensive 'launched'

bbc 13-FEB-10

New recovery centres will help wounded soldiers to rebuild lives

thetimes 11-FEB-10

Injured soldiers compensation boost

channel4news 10-FEB-10

'He was a bear of a man': Tributes to bomb disposal expert killed in Afghanistan

dailymail 10-FEB-10

US Army launches Afghan offensive

channel4news 09-FEB-10

Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan as death toll matches Falklands

telegraph 08-FEB-10

Legg's list P-U: What MPs have been asked to repay

dailymail 04-FEB-10

Defence review: Main findings

guardian 04-FEB-10

Defence review warns of choices and co-operation

channel4news 03-FEB-10

Afghan conference sets deadlines for NATO handover

cnn 28-JAN-10

Let's bribe the Taliban: Many are mercenaries who pull put down their guns for cash, says Brown

dailymail 26-JAN-10

Afghan parliament poll postponed

bbc 24-JAN-10

Iraq Inquiry To Hear 'Illegal War' Evidence

skynews 24-JAN-10

Tell my mother I love her: Dying words of the 250th British soldier killed in Afghan war

dailymail 24-JAN-10

Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth 'leaks' date of general election

thetimes 24-JAN-10

Pressure On Govt To Explain Terror Cutbacks

skynews 21-JAN-10

Dead soldier had been hurt before

bbc 13-JAN-10

3 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan

cnn 11-JAN-10

Gordon Brown unveils 'generals' for election campaign

24dash 11-JAN-10

UK probes new 'friendly fire' death

bbc 22-DEC-09

Brit soldier killed in Afghanistan

thesun 21-DEC-09

Hero British soldiers died to stop Afghan suicide bombers from blowing themselves up in packed marketplace

dailymail 17-DEC-09

Two UK soldiers die in bomb blast

bbc 16-DEC-09

Air force officers face jail over 'failings' that led to 14 deaths in 2006 Nimrod plane explosion

dailymail 16-DEC-09

Deadly car bombs hit central Baghdad

cnn 15-DEC-09

RAF base to be closed and Harrier squadron axed to pay for 22 new Chinooks

dailymail 15-DEC-09

15 policemen killed in Afghanistan

RTERadio 14-DEC-09

Blair 'is backed by Iraq'

newsoftheworld 13-DEC-09

Kidnapped British yacht couple plead for Christmas release

telegraph 13-DEC-09

Summer bloodiest since Afghan war started, report says

TorontoStar 11-DEC-09

US rejects Afghan exit criticism

bbc 06-DEC-09

NATO members to add 7,000 troops in Afghanistan

latimes 05-DEC-09

McChrystal sells Obama war plan

aljazeera 03-DEC-09

Afghan pressure mounts on Nato allies

ft 30-NOV-09

Iraq 'only fourth on weapons of mass destruction danger list', inquiry hears

telegraph 25-NOV-09

Obama vows to ‘finish job’ in Afghan conflict

ft 25-NOV-09

Hearings begin in UK Iraq war inquiry

cnn 24-NOV-09

Latest Afghanistan casualty was TA soldier who quit sales job to volunteer

thetimes 17-NOV-09

Clinton ties future U.S. aid to Afghanistan accountability

latimes 16-NOV-09

Brown in 5,000 Nato troop bid

thesun 14-NOV-09

Gates ‘appalled’ over Afghan leaks

ft 13-NOV-09

Defence chiefs under fire over £5.6 million monthly housing rent bill

24dash 13-NOV-09

Official: Obama dissatisfied with Afghanistan options

cnn 12-NOV-09

Queen leads Armistice Day tributes to World War I generation

dailymail 11-NOV-09

UNGA urges int’l community to help Afghanistan; declares presidential election ‘credible’

app 10-NOV-09

Sir Jock Stirrup: British will be fighting Taliban for five more years

telegraph 09-NOV-09

Soldier's family attack Gordon Brown over misspelled condolence letter

telegraph 09-NOV-09

Warning on public Afghan support

bbc 08-NOV-09

Afghan government accuses U.N., foreign officials of interfering in internal affairs

latimes 07-NOV-09

UN to relocate Afghanistan staff

bbc 05-NOV-09

Taliban claims responsibility for deaths of British soldiers

24dash 04-NOV-09

'Legendary' soldier who defused 64 Taliban bombs is blown up on his last day on the front line

dailymail 03-NOV-09

Soldier killed defusing 65th bomb

bbc 02-NOV-09

Thorneloe warned of helicopter shortage

channel4news 31-OCT-09

Damning report blames defence chiefs for jet crash that killed 14

thetimes 29-OCT-09

MoD, BAe and politicians blamed for Nimrod crash

channel4news 28-OCT-09

RAF Nimrod crash preventable, says report

independent 28-OCT-09

Brown denies TA funding U-turn

channel4news 28-OCT-09

Algeria, Britain sign defence accord

middle 27-OCT-09

Afghanistan death soldier named

bbc 27-OCT-09

Labour's Territorial Army cuts climbdown 'too little, too late'

dailymail 26-OCT-09

Service held for Normandy veterans

channel4news 25-OCT-09

Families' anger at Jimmy Carr’s 'disgraceful' joke about war hero amputees making 'good paralympic team in 2012'

dailymail 25-OCT-09

Union members ordered to cover work in Royal Mail dispute

thetimes 20-OCT-09

US dismisses Afghan surge report

bbc 15-OCT-09

UK to send 500 more troops to Afghanistan

ft 14-OCT-09

DUP MPs to repay £14k in expenses

bbc 14-OCT-09

Queen and Gordon Brown honour British soldiers who died in Iraq

telegraph 09-OCT-09

Eight years of US-led Afghan operation

bbc 07-OCT-09

General Sir Richard Dannatt to be Conservative defence adviser

telegraph 07-OCT-09

Gates wants more troops in Afghanistan

RTERadio 06-OCT-09

Pakistani soldiers patrol in front of the United Nations office in Islamabad after a suicide attack on the building killed th

ft 05-OCT-09

Fearing Arrest, Israeli Cabinet Minister Rejects British Trip

voanews 05-OCT-09

Soldier to Ainsworth: send more troops

channel4news 05-OCT-09

CBSNews.com Special Report: Afghanistan

CBSnews 03-OCT-09

McChrystal warns Afghan threat growing

ft 01-OCT-09

Israel to free 20 Palestinian women prisoners

ft 30-SEP-09

Britain and U.S. back Hamid Karzai as Afghan leader despite claims of fraudulent poll

dailymail 29-SEP-09

Pak-India negotiations termed imperative for peace

Infopak 28-SEP-09

Brown 'has nothing to fear from television debate', claims Douglas Alexander

dailymail 26-SEP-09

Soldier killed by Afghanistan blast left for frontline days after daughter was born

telegraph 18-SEP-09

Free and fair? Those aren't the words I'd use, says Miliband as he vows Britain will not be party to whitewash in Afghan elec

dailymail 11-SEP-09

Navy woman gets Military Cross

bbc 11-SEP-09

One dead para, one dead translator, two dead civilians: Why DID ministers authorise raid to save reporter who ignored warning

dailymail 10-SEP-09

Afghan fury rises at Nato air tactics

ft 05-SEP-09

Scores feared killed in Afghan air strike

ft 04-SEP-09

Bodies of soldiers return to UK

bbc 04-SEP-09

Afghanistan toll rises as British soldier killed

thetimes 03-SEP-09

Stylish cool in Scandinavia's floating city

cnn 02-SEP-09

Brown calls for talks with Taliban and more trained Afghan soldiers... so is he thinking of withdrawal?

dailymail 30-AUG-09

MOD procurement 'harming' missions

channel4news 23-AUG-09

Bodies of four soldiers killed in Afghanistan repatriated

telegraph 22-AUG-09

Another casualty for NI regiment

bbc 21-AUG-09

'Hero' marine Ben McBean fights for more compensation after losing limbs in Afghanistan blast

dailymail 19-AUG-09

Brave widow awarded medal

thesun 18-AUG-09

Tributes to troops who died attempting to rescue their fatally injured commander

glasgowherald 18-AUG-09

British fatalities in Afghanistan

channel4news 17-AUG-09

Britain's death toll in Afghanistan passes 200

cnn 16-AUG-09

British soldier's death brings Afghanistan toll to 200

telegraph 15-AUG-09

Afghan president leads in pre-election poll

ft 14-AUG-09

US fearful of delay to Afghan election

ft 13-AUG-09

UN stresses solidarity

TheFrontierPost 11-AUG-09

UK soldier killed in Afghanistan

bbc 09-AUG-09

UK in Afghanistan "for 40 years" says general

euronews 08-AUG-09

New NATO chief visits Afghanistan

cnn 05-AUG-09

MoD appeal to claw back compensation payments for injured soldiers branded 'bonkers'

dailymail 03-AUG-09

9 NATO troops killed in weekend Afghan fighting

cnn 02-AUG-09

Agony for families as Afghanistan war inquests are delayed

sundaytimes 01-AUG-09

Gates arrives in Iraq

cnn 28-JUL-09

Dead British Soldiers Flown Home

euronews 28-JUL-09

MoD seeks to cut soldiers' payout

bbc 28-JUL-09

UK Government regret at McAnespie killing

RTERadio 27-JUL-09

British soldier killed in Afghanistan

cnn 25-JUL-09

US probes soldier?s capture in Afghanistan

TheFrontierPost 24-JUL-09

As hostilities escalate in Whitehall, army chiefs confine Gordon Brown to barracks

sundaytimes 19-JUL-09

[said:]: It is clear the Government is in chaos.

sundaymail 04-OCT-10

[said:]: It is clear the Government is in chaos. This is an incredible letter which reflects many of our concerns about their approach to this review.

independent 30-SEP-10

[ said]: Rushed decisions that are not based on our strategic needs pose a real risk for our future security,

news 30-SEP-10

[said:]: This is an incredible letter which reflects many of our concerns about their approach to this review.

thesun 29-SEP-10

[-told]: The year ahead will be crucial for our mission in Afghanistan. We must see progress there,

TheFrontierPost 28-SEP-10

[ says]: hurts security

irishsun 28-SEP-10

[-said]: He’s made a fantastic contribution and will continue to do so,

irishsun 27-SEP-10

[said:]: This is a completely immature way to decide our future defence and security policy.

independent 22-SEP-10

[said:]: This report confirms all our fears about this review. It is being undertaken at reckless speed.

dailymail 15-SEP-10

[said:]: Proper government can't be conducted if Nick Clegg isn't speaking for the Government from the despatch box and David Cameron isn't speaking for the Government at a question and answer session. Clegg and Cameron need to stop giving different answers to different audiences for party political advantage, as has always been the Lib Dem tactic.

icWales 05-AUG-10

[said:]: Proper government can't be conducted if Nick Clegg isn't speaking for the government from the despatch box and David Cameron isn't speaking for the government at a Question and Answer session.

bbc 05-AUG-10

[said:]: Proper government can't be conducted if Nick Clegg isn't speaking for the Government from the despatch box and David Cameron isn't speaking for the Government at a question and answer session.

irishsun 04-AUG-10

[added:]: It was preventing people from dealing with bereavement and elongating their loss unnecessarily.

thesun 07-JUL-10

[said:]: It is vital that the Government speaks with one voice over Afghanistan but this week all we have seen is confusion.

sundaymail 02-JUL-10

[said:]: The only reason we are in Afghanistan is to protect Britain's streets. We cannot leave until we are sure that Afghanistan will never again become a haven for terrorists. In this vital year we must remain steadfast and continue to support the mission in Afghanistan.

guardian 22-JUN-10

[said:]: Today is a powerful reminder of the huge sacrifices that our Armed Forces make on our behalf.

24dash 21-JUN-10

[agreed that:]: difficult decisions

bbc 21-JUN-10

[-said that]: The big dilemma is, and this annoys me more than anything that people will look at the television and say something must be done but they won't pay for the means to do it.

guardian 16-JUN-10

[ said]: He wanted me to ground the fleet. I said if you give me a written order I will do so, but not unless,

guardian 16-JUN-10

[said:]: You have to pay a price if you want people to be part of a team. There has to be discussion.

guardian 16-JUN-10

[-said]: Afghanistan is the top priority today but we must also ensure that our Armed Forces are ready to confront the challenges of tomorrow,

globalsecurity 04-JUN-10

[said:]: I was saddened to learn of the death of Sapper Daryn Roy. His colleagues praised him highly for his skill and professionalism as a combat engineer.

skynews 05-MAY-10

[said:]: He was clearly a hugely popular and capable soldier. That he died providing protection for his comrades speaks volumes.

TheScotsman 04-MAY-10

[said:]: I was so very sorry to hear of the death of Corporal Holmes. 'He was clearly a hugely popular and capable soldier whose talents had been recognised through quick promotion within 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment. 'That he died providing protection for his comrades speaks volumes of his bravery. 'My thoughts are with his fiancee, his family and friends at this difficult time.

dailymail 03-MAY-10

[said:]: I was so very sorry to hear of the death of Corporal Holmes.

telegraph 03-MAY-10

[said:]: Selling these ships is the best value for money and a good way of building diplomatic relationships with other nations, which is an invaluable tool in the defence of our nation.

dailymail 03-MAY-10

[said:]: We're spending very large amounts of money. We've seen massive improvements in equipment for our troops which will not stop there. We will seek all the time, every day, to equip them better.

YorkshirePost 22-APR-10

[ said]: If history teaches us one thing our ability to predict a threat is pretty poor and therefore you have to be prepared to gave a balanced capability against the many threats you might face,

YorkshirePost 22-APR-10

[insists:]: safeguards are in place to prevent mistreatment

dailymail 20-APR-10

[said:]: Detention was an important and necessary ability for UK forces operating in Afghanistan, and safeguards were in place to prevent mistreatment.

telegraph 19-APR-10

[said:]: I was saddened to hear of the death of Fusilier Burgess. He was a popular and highly capable soldier who had clearly grown into his role while in Afghanistan.

icWales 09-APR-10

[-said]: Is there a proposal that British forces should be withdrawn from Helmand? Yes or no?

kuna 29-MAR-10

[said:]: I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Rifleman Daniel Holkham. He was clearly an extremely brave and respected Rifleman, who had helped to save the lives of those around him, through his work detecting IEDs.

icWales 29-MAR-10

[said:]: This represents a very important milestone towards replacing the ageing CVR-T.

thetimes 23-MAR-10

[ said]: This ensures the sustainment of UK jobs, UK skills and UK capabilities within the armoured vehicle sector,

YorkshirePost 23-MAR-10

[said:]: They were both courageous, dedicated men who died fighting to bring greater security to Afghanistan and the UK.

icWales 18-MAR-10

[said:]: He was clearly a highly valued member of his company who was an inspiration to his men and brought the benefit of his considerable experience to operations.

guardian 17-MAR-10

[-told]: Further changes are likely in due course, as the ISAF force laydown continues to evolve to increase the presence of ISAF and Afghan forces across the main population centres in the province,

globalsecurity 17-MAR-10

[said:]: I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Captain Martin Driver's death. He was clearly a highly valued member of his company who was an inspiration to his men and brought the benefit of his considerable experience to operations.

telegraph 17-MAR-10

[-said]: The responsibility for the security of Musa Qaleh district, in the Upper Helmand Valley, will be transferred from UK to US forces over the coming weeks,

globalsecurity 12-MAR-10

[said:]: Since British forces entered Musa Qaleh in 2006, there is no doubt that the town has changed for the better. This is down to the dedication of successive brigades whose courage and professionalism, alongside that of their Afghan counterparts and other ISAF partners, has enabled the district centre to flourish and improve the lives of the people who live there. They should be very proud of the progress that has been made.

ukgovpublic 11-MAR-10

[-said]: The transfer will allow UK troops to be redeployed from Musa Qaleh to central Helmand, the most heavily-populated area of the province, where the majority of our troops are already based.

kuna 11-MAR-10

[said:]: Through their professionalism and courage, and that of their colleagues, insurgent activity in the district centre has been contained, the authority of the legitimate Afghan government has been reinforced, and there has been steady progress on governance and development, especially in the last 12 months, as the daily lives of its citizens have been improved.

belfasttelegraph 11-MAR-10

[said:]: We ask a huge amount from our Armed Forces, both while deployed on operations and at home. They have never failed to meet those demands with courage and professionalism and this pay rise is well-deserved.

ukgovpublic 10-MAR-10

[-told]: Now we've got to deliver some enduring improvement, improved governance,

kuwaittimes 10-MAR-10

[-said]: It's going to take months, I think, for us to deliver permanent improvement,

kuwaittimes 10-MAR-10

[said:]: We, at the moment with about 30% of the troops in Helmand, have responsibility for 70% of the population.

bbc 09-MAR-10

[said:]: It is a very high-threat environment and we have got to try, by every means available to us, to lower that threat and yet deliver security to the people.

bbc 09-MAR-10

[-said]: one of the most dangerous places in Helmand, and one of the most dangerous places in Afghanistan

bbc 09-MAR-10

[said:]: I was saddened to hear of the loss of Rifleman Jonathon Allott. He was clearly a dedicated and popular soldier who will be missed greatly by his colleagues.

skynews 07-MAR-10

[said:]: I was so very sorry to learn of the death of Rifleman Carlo Apolis and it has clearly come as terrible news to his many friends in the Army.

sundaymail 04-MAR-10

[said:]: It is clear from the words of his colleagues and friends that he was a soldier of huge talent, and a man of great charisma who encouraged his friends and colleagues through the toughest times.

telegraph 28-FEB-10

[said:]: My deepest condolences are with his family and friends at this time.

thetimes 27-FEB-10

[said:]: I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Rifleman Martin Kinggett. He was a bright and enthusiastic young solider who was thriving on the responsibility of his duties in Afghanistan.

telegraph 26-FEB-10

[said:]: The death of Senior Aircraftman Luke Southgate came as very sad news to me. He was a young man who showed great promise as a soldier and was a loyal comrade.

heraldscotland 26-FEB-10

[said:]: He was a young man who showed great promise as a soldier and was a loyal comrade to his colleagues.

bbc 26-FEB-10

[said:]: He was a young man who showed great promise as an airman and was a loyal comrade to his colleagues.

independent 26-FEB-10

[said:]: The death of Senior Aircraftman Luke Southgate came as very sad news to me.

eadt 26-FEB-10

[said:]: The death of Lance Sergeant Davey Walker came as very sad news to me.

sundaymail 22-FEB-10

[said:]: I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Lieutenant Douglas Dalzell. 'He was clearly a gifted leader and an inspiration to his men, never asking them to do something he had not already done himself. 'He had a promising career ahead of him and had already contributed much to the safety and security of the UK and Afghanistan; he made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this very difficult time.

dailymail 20-FEB-10

[said:]: I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Lieutenant Douglas Dalzell.

telegraph 19-FEB-10

[said:]: The most important phase of the operations begins now - winning over the hearts and minds of the people...so that they don't tolerate the Taliban in their midst, so that they are not intimidated by them and so the insurgency cannot re-establish itself in the area.

channel4news 16-FEB-10

[ said]: The most important phase of the operations begins now - winning over the hearts and minds of the people ... That's the hard bit, and while the operations have gone extremely well, the difficult bit will be the months ahead as we try to secure and retain control of the area and influence of the people,

earthtimes 16-FEB-10

[said:]: The most important phase of the operations begins now - winning over the hearts and minds of the people... so that they don't tolerate the Taliban in their midst, so that they are not intimidated by them and so the insurgency cannot re-establish itself in the area. 'That's the hard bit, and while the operations have gone extremely well, the difficult bit will be the months ahead as we try to secure and retain control of the area and influence of the people.

dailymail 16-FEB-10

[said:]: I was deeply saddened to hear of Kingsman Sean Dawson's death.

thesun 16-FEB-10

[said:]: The operation is going well.

thesun 14-FEB-10

[said:]: We shouldn't deny or pretend to people that casualties are not a very real risk on these kind of operations and people have to be prepared for that. 'This is not a safe environment and it doesn't matter how much kit and equipment we provide for them, we cannot entirely make these operations risk-free. The Ministry of Defence said Moshtarak was the first part of a three-stage plan to increase security. 'After the insurgency in the south has been subdued British forces will move to building capacity in the Af

dailymail 14-FEB-10

[added:]: I was so very sorry to learn of the deaths.

sundaymail 10-FEB-10

[-said]: progression that a young soldier would likely to have made in his career

bbc 10-FEB-10

[said:]: I have been particularly concerned that the youngest soldiers who suffer life-changing injuries in Afghanistan are properly supported for the rest of their lives.

sundaymail 10-FEB-10

[said:]: I was deeply saddened to hear about WO2 David Markland's death. He was an experienced and extremely courageous soldier, who had distinguished himself on operations in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

belfasttelegraph 10-FEB-10

[said:]: It is vital that our Armed Forces know that if they are injured due to service they will be properly supported by the nation, and this includes getting the right compensation. This review concludes that the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme already goes a long way to meeting this goal, but makes a number of recommendations about how it should be improved. We have accepted all those recommendations and we are committed to implementing these changes as soon as possible. When these come into keffect, all those

ukgovpublic 10-FEB-10

[said:]: I was so very sorry to learn of the deaths of Corporal John Moore and Private Sean McDonald.

TheScotsman 10-FEB-10

[ said]: We must have a compensation scheme that our Armed Forces believe to be fair and just,

sundaytimes 10-FEB-10

[said:]: I have been particularly concerned that the youngest soldiers who suffer life-changing injuries in Afghanistan are properly supported for the rest of their lives. Increasing the guaranteed income payment they will receive for the rest of lives will make a real difference to their quality of life.

dailymail 10-FEB-10

[said:]: Our armed forces must have the confidence that if they are injured, they will receive the help that they need.

bbc 10-FEB-10

[said:]: I was deeply saddened to hear about WO2 David Markland's death.

sundaymail 10-FEB-10

[-told]: The prospects yet of reconciliation, I don't think that they are there. I don't think there is a desire yet by the overwhelming majority of the leadership of the Taliban to reconcile,

alertnet 09-FEB-10

[added:]: Hearing about these two brave men, I am filled with admiration for their courage and loyalty.

telegraph 09-FEB-10

[-added]: We have seen an intense, hard and bloody period in Afghanistan but, as we prepare to consolidate our progress with the launch of Operation Moshtarak, it is imperative that we hold our resolve.

guardian 09-FEB-10

[said:]: There is some evidence of people finding it difficult to leave, because of improvised explosive devices that have been planted and the dangers of the journeys involved.

bbc 09-FEB-10

[-said]: We have seen an intense, hard and bloody period in Afghanistan but, as we prepare to consolidate our progress with the launch of Operation Mushtarak, it is imperative that we hold our resolve,

news 09-FEB-10

[added:]: Our presence in Afghanistan is vital in preventing it from once again becoming a haven for terrorists who would seek to threaten the UK.

guardian 09-FEB-10

[said:]: Both were professional, courageous, selfless and committed - true infantry soldiers.

thesun 09-FEB-10

[said:]: We have seen an intense, hard and bloody period in Afghanistan but, as we prepare to consolidate our progress with the launch of Operation Moshtarak, it is imperative that we hold our resolve. 'Our presence in Afghanistan is vital in preventing it from once again becoming a haven for terrorists who would seek to threaten the UK. 'In taking the fight to the insurgents, providing security and hope for the Afghan people and building up their own security forces, we will - and must - succeed.

dailymail 09-FEB-10

[-warned that]: We are already cutting the steel.

sundaymail 08-FEB-10

[-said]: We have seen an intense, hard and bloody period in Afghanistan but ... it is imperative that we hold our resolve,

AP 08-FEB-10

[said:]: Of course, casualties are something we have to come to expect when we're involved in these operations and people have had that brought home to them.

telegraph 08-FEB-10

[added:]: Our presence in Afghanistan is vital in preventing it from once again becoming a haven for terrorists who would seek to threaten the UK. In taking the fight to the insurgents, providing security and hope for the Afghan people and building up their own security forces, we will – and must – succeed.

guardian 08-FEB-10

[-said]: Of course casualties are something that we have to expect when we are involved in these operations,

bbc 08-FEB-10

[-added that]: Defence must be more adaptable. We must increase co-operation with our international partners to deliver defence more effectively and efficiently.

sundaymail 08-FEB-10

[-said]: We shouldn't deny or pretend to people that we can provide security and that casualties are not a very real risk on these kind of operations and people have to be prepared for that.

guardian 08-FEB-10

[said:]: There's no need for us to wait until some end point before we start talking to those elements of the Taliban who don't share all of the ideological aims of some of their leaders.

channel4news 07-FEB-10

[-said]: in any way we can to split the insurgency

dailytimesPK 07-FEB-10

[-said]: There's no need for us to wait until some end point before we start talking to those elements of the Taliban who don't share all of the ideological aims of some of their leaders,

channel4news 07-FEB-10

[-was asked]: Is it the case that British personnel have been meeting some elements of the Taliban, at the same time as other British personnel have been fighting them?

channel4news 07-FEB-10

[-said]: People have a tendency to believe these operations can be risk-free, and we have to confront that if were going to conduct them successfully,

earthtimes 07-FEB-10

[said:]: Of course casualties are something we have to come to expect when we're involved in these operations and people have had that brought home to them.

bbc 07-FEB-10

[-said]: I’m a lot more optimistic than I was six months ago,

dailytimesPK 07-FEB-10

Douglas Alexander [said:]: Extending the reach of the Afghan government within Helmand is crucial to securing the long-term stability of the province. My colleague Bob Ainsworth and I have been hearing today about the success of Op Moshtarak in clearing Marjah of insurgents.

ukgovpublic 09-MAR-10

Liam Fox [said:]: Bob Ainsworth deserves genuine praise for his attempts to find a cross-party consensus. This green paper indicates that the MoD is coming out of denial but the Prime Minister is not.

TheScotsman 04-FEB-10