Father of British soilder killed in Iraq giving excellent speech

[brettdale]

The Father of a British soilder killed in Iraq gave an excellent speech, during the british election today, he ran against Tony Blair, and he gave his speech on stage with Tony Blair standing right behind him.

He mnetioned the wmd's, he mentioned the number of british deaths and he said he hoped one day Tony Bliar would say sorry.

Tony Bliar looked so embrassed, he just stood there.

Does anyone have a transcript, or a video clip of this speech would be great for those on du that didnt see it.

[muriel_volestrangler]

1. I can't find a full transcript

but here's a story with a few quotes.

Speaking after the result was declared, Mr Keys said: "I hope in my heart that one day the prime minister will be able to say sorry, he will say sorry to the families of the bereaved and one day the prime minister will feel able to visit wounded soldiers in hospital."
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"If this war had been justified by international law I would have grieved but not campaigned. If weapons of mass destruction had been found in Iraq, again I would have grieved but not campaigned."
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"I do not claim to be a professional politician, fighting this campaign has not been an easy task for me but I had to do it for my son, Thomas Keys, royal military policeman, killed in Iraq four days short of his 21st birthday. Sent to war under extremely controversial circumstances.

He added: "Tonight there are lessons to be learned ... Then our campaign will not be in vain and all the people who have given me their vote tonight have sent a clear and resounding message about the Iraq war. Thank you for all the people that voted for me tonight."

http://politics.guardian.co.uk/election/story/0,15803,1477492,00.html

A very dignified speech (the best of the night, despite not being 'professional'). If I find video (no luck so far), I'll post it.