Former Foreign Secretary David Miliband Expresses Regret for Supporting Iraq War

David Miliband, a former foreign secretary, expressed regret for his support of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, which he referred to as one of his "deepest regrets" from his time in politics.

He acknowledged that the war and the period surrounding it have caused "real damage" to the western claim of standing up for international order and justice.

Miliband also spoke about the war's impact on the global lesson that it allowed to be taught, and the division it has caused in the west and wider parts of the world.

He suggested that the west has been guilty of hypocrisy and weakness in dealing with global problems over the past 30 years, and that many countries have refused to support condemnation of Russia's actions in Ukraine because of this.

Miliband encouraged the audience to consider the speeches of Kenya's president, William Ruto, who has made similar points about the disparity between efforts to address conflicts in Ukraine and other parts of the world.