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Ed Miliband Reflects on 2013 Decision to Block UK Military Action Against Assad

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband expressed no regrets over his 2013 decision to block UK military action against then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, citing the need for a clear plan before committing UK forces. This came after criticism from Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who acknowledged the complexities of the situation. Miliband reaffirmed his belief that military intervention would not have necessarily led to Assad’s downfall, despite subsequent actions by former US President Donald Trump. The debate around military action continues against the backdrop of Assad’s recent retreat to Russia.

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