Unfolding Situation in the Middle East

People across South Ribble have been in touch with me over the past few days regarding the situation in Iran and the wider Middle East. I know that people are worried, especially those with family or friends in the region.

As someone who served nearly 15 years in the British Army, including in Iraq Kosovo and for a short period in Afghanistan I have seen first hand what conflict really means.

We need calm heads, diplomacy and a clear plan for what the “day after” would look like, not further escalation.

I have set out my thoughts in the statement.