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Afghan troop withdrawal 'very painful'

01/03/2018 GMT

BBC News - HARDtalk, Johnny Mercer

Stephen Sackur speaks to British MP, Johny Mercer, who was previously a frontline soldier.

British MP Johny Mercer served in Afghanistan. He entered politics to make a difference on issues he cared about. But in a Britain preoccupied with Brexit, is anyone listening?

Professional politics is a hothouse world where the inhabitants can seem far removed from the rough edges of modern life. Maybe it's no surprise there is a disconnect between our governors and the governed. Stephen Sackur speaks to a British MP who was a frontline soldier. Johny Mercer served three tours in Afghanistan. He entered politics to make a difference on issues he cared about - defence, veteran welfare and mental health. But in a Britain preoccupied with Brexit, is anyone listening?

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