Isil

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 2:30 pm on 24 November 2014.

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Photo of Ian Lucas Ian Lucas Shadow Minister (Defence) 2:30, 24 November 2014

One of the reasons for the initial failure of the Iraqi army against ISIL was its inability to present itself as being part of the Iraqi nation as a whole, given that groups such as the Assyrian Christians and Kurds were excluded. Did the Secretary of State have any discussions about making the army much more inclusive, so that there can be a force that is united against ISIL and fighting on behalf of the whole of Iraq?