Bob Ainsworth under pressure after 'deserter' is allowed to lead antiwar rally

Oct. 27, 2009
Bob Ainsworth the Defence Secretary is under pressure to explain why he allowed a soldier who faces a court martial on charges of desertion to lead a demonstration against the war in Afghanistan.
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