Calvin Bailey
Former RAF pilot and current Labour MP who provided perspective on military planning, Chilcot lessons and national defence in relation to the unfolding international situation.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 40min
Russia raises the stakes: how can Starmer shape Ukraine’s endgame?
This discussion features John Foreman, a former military attaché in Moscow with deep insights on Russian strategies, and Esther Webber, POLITICO's expert on international diplomacy. They dive into the recent failed US-Russia negotiations, examining the implications for UK defense. Calvin Bailey, a Labour MP and RAF veteran, offers perspectives on military readiness and the challenges of supporting Ukraine. Key points include Russia's territorial ambitions, the UK's role in forming security coalitions, and the urgent need for defense budget reassessment.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 2h 28min
Why back a deranged lunatic's war?
Calvin Bailey, former RAF pilot and current Labour MP, gives a concise military and Chilcot-informed perspective. Simon Marks, Washington-based journalist, analyzes US messaging and administration behaviour. They discuss media-driven hawkishness, why public support for intervention is low, legal and planning lessons from Iraq, and how US rhetoric and coalition politics shape the crisis.
Mar 6, 2026 • 1h 3min
UK media is pro Iran-US war… why aren’t the public?
Calvin Bailey, Labour MP and former RAF officer who commanded expeditionary air operations, discusses UK media support for war with Iran and why the public disagrees. He reflects on Iraq and Chilcot lessons and stresses the need for clear military objectives and realistic logistics. Conversations cover media influence, public scepticism, legal and coalition complexities, and the risks of repeating past planning failures.
