The Great Game: The reality of Britain’s war in Afghanistan

The war in Afghanistan has now entered its 10th year. The war has cost over £11bn with the last year being the bloodiest of the conflict so far. This session looks at the geo-strategic significance of the war, exposes who is really profiting from it and asks why aren’t more people campaigning against it?

Speakers

Yasmin Khan, War on Want

Caroline Lucas MP,  Green party leader

Lindsey German, Stop the War Coalition

Guy Smallman, photo journalist

Milan Rai, Peace News and Justice Not Vengence

Time and venue

10:30-12:00; St Hildas