ONE MORE MISSION

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One More Mission is a JusticeForVeterans.uk podcast about what happens after service — when veterans and their families are dragged back into legacy cases with no new and compelling evidence, and the process becomes the punishment. We speak to veterans, lawyers, MPs, historians, and campaigners to cut through legal fog and political spin, ask plain questions about sovereignty and accountability, and defend a simple principle: duty offered, loyalty owed. This is not a culture-war show. It’s a serious conversation about fairness, finality, and what today’s serving personnel learn from how we treat yesterday’s.

Episodes

  1. 5D AGO

    Call to Veterans to Move From Commentary to Action

    In this episode of One More Mission, Simon Barry discusses the growing debate over the Northern Ireland legacy process and why veterans must now play a direct role in shaping how that history is understood. Barry argues that many officials and politicians dealing with the issue today simply do not understand what the conflict was actually like for the soldiers and police who were there. When bombs were exploding, mortars were being fired and helicopters shot down, he says, it was not an abstract political dispute but a violent campaign that required a military response. The conversation explores why the voices of veterans matter in the current debate and why local engagement with MPs may be more effective than national campaigns or media headlines. A group of veterans in Cornwall has already begun meeting MPs, encouraging councils to write to ministers and pressing the issue directly with Parliament. Barry believes that if similar efforts appeared across dozens of constituencies, the political calculation in Westminster could change rapidly. The discussion also looks at: Why many MPs lack context about the realities of the TroublesHow direct conversations between veterans and MPs can change understanding·Why the coming political and legal developments could be a turning pointThe strategy behind the Cornwall veterans’ engagement campaignWhat veterans across the UK can do if they want to get involvedFor Barry, the message to veterans is simple: if those who served remain silent, others will define the narrative of the conflict. “The time for action is now,” he says. Watch the full interview and hear why many believe this moment could shape how the legacy of the Troubles is judged for decades to come. For more information, visit: justiceforveterans.uk

    28 min

  2. MAR 1

    A Soldier’s Perspective on the Republic’s Role in the Troubles

    Lt, Col. (Ret) Simon Barry discusses the role of the Irish Republic in providing sanctuary and support to the IRA during the Troubles, and the implications of this support on the conflict. He also explores the impact of the Republic's involvement in investigations and the potential consequences of a foreign government influencing the future of British soldiers. Takeaways Sanctuary and support from the Irish Republic significantly prolonged the IRA's campaign during the Troubles.The involvement of the Irish Republic in investigations and its potential role in rewriting history raises concerns about impartiality and accountability. Chapters 00:00 The Troubles and the Irish Republic06:05 IRA's View of the Republic12:12 Porosity of the Border18:47 Republic's Involvement Today

    23 min

  3. FEB 8

    Why Scrapping Legacy Act Denies Justice To Veterans

    In this episode of One More Mission from justiceforveterans.uk, former Parachute Regiment Lt Col Simon Barry dissects the Labour government's rush to demolish Johnny Mercer's Northern Ireland Legacy Act. What was sold as an "imperfect but best available" solution to decades of festering legacy disputes is now being torn down—reviving civil claims that Barry calls a taxpayer-funded "gravy train" for lawyers. Elderly veterans face repeated courtroom ordeals on a brutally tilted playing field, where soldiers' meticulous records clash with the IRA's vanished evidence and Good Friday deal perks. Barry slams ECHR overreach as "process trumping justice," exposes Keir Starmer's Iraq prosecution zeal, and warns of deepening sectarian wounds fuelled by Dublin's hypocrisy. Politicians posture in camouflage while voting to undermine those who served. Veterans want justice, not impunity — a fair crack of the whip. Barry urges bottom-up fightback: lobby local MPs, hit local media, stand firm with skin in the game. Listen now for unfiltered truth from the front lines of legacy lawfare. Full show notes and resources at justiceforveterans.uk. Views are Simon Barry's own, forged in service.

    24 min

  4. JAN 19

    Who Has the Soldier’s Back — Westminster or Strasbourg?

    In this One More Mission podcast, former Parachute Regiment Lieutenant Colonel Simon Barry discusses the implications of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill and its potential impact on veterans, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Barry highlights concerns raised by Kemie Badenoch in Prime Minister’s Question Time, the , Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner’s media comment that the government is now terrorists better than they are treating veterans, and what the future may hold for those Labour MPs towing the party line. Keywords veterans, Ukraine, military, SAS, Kemi Badenoch, Prime Minister, national security, legacy bill, One More Mission Takeaways 'You are now treating terrorists better than you're treating veterans.' 'If it is acceptable to us, then it's not going to be acceptable to them.' 'The government is happy to abrogate the responsibility for its soldiers' legal status.' 'The optics politically may be something that Keir Starmer is worried about.' Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the One More Mission Podcast 00:17 Kemi Badenoch's PMQs 02:20 Concerns Over the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 04:13 Insights from David Johnson, Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner 07:32 The Political Landscape and Its Impact on Veterans 09:30 The Risks of Deploying Troops to Ukraine 14:19 The Need for Clear Exit Strategies 18:10 The Fallout of Political Decisions on Veterans

    23 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    The Architect Returns: Jonathan Powell and the Unfinished Business of Northern Ireland

    As the Government shoves through new Northern Ireland legacy legislation, many veterans, victims’ families, and ordinary people are watching this with a mix of anger and fatigue — and they’re not getting straight answers. In today’s podcast, we examine one operator and his approach — Jonathan Powell — and what that approach produces in the real world. Powell, who was Tony Blair’s Chief of Staff from 1994 to 2007 and one of the architects of the negotiations with the IRA to end the armed insurrection, is now national security advisor to No.10 Powell positions himself as a contemporary interpreter of Machiavelli, both in title and intent, rather than leaving the parallel to others.? In fact, his book is literally titled The New Machiavelli, which is marketed as a modern reworking or counterpart to Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince for today’s political leaders. Our guest today is former Para Lt. Col Simon Barry, who served in Northern Ireland, has been tracking the legislation closely. He has strong views on where it’s heading, what it means for those who served and those who suffered, and on Powell’s role in it all.

    32 min

  6. 11/27/2025

    The fighting is over, but the veterans’ battle continues

    To mark Armistice Day 2025, eight former four-star Generals and an Air Chief Marshal published an open letter in The Times to Sir Keir Starmer, warning that the European Convention on Human Rights is being used in ways that blunt Britain’s fighting edge and weaken the moral contract between the state and those who serve it. They argue that the Government’s Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, if enacted, would erode trust in the nation’s legal system, blur the line between legitimate authority and illegitimate violence, and create a direct threat to national security. Days later, the Troubles Bill passed its second reading in Westminster. Former Parachute Regiment Lt Col Simon Barry flew from South Africa to be there. Justiceforveterans.uk caught up with him in the aftermath—to unpack the letter, what he did before the debate, and what he witnessed inside the House of Commons. This is Justiceforveterans.uk’s “One Last Mission” podcast. In this episode ·       Why senior commanders have gone public—now ·       The “moral contract” argument, and what happens when it breaks ·       What Westminster felt like on the day of the second reading ·       What veterans want: clarity, fairness, and closure—without rewriting history Note: Views expressed are those of the guests and host, and do not necessarily reflect those of any organisation mentioned.

    29 min
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One More Mission is a JusticeForVeterans.uk podcast about what happens after service — when veterans and their families are dragged back into legacy cases with no new and compelling evidence, and the process becomes the punishment. We speak to veterans, lawyers, MPs, historians, and campaigners to cut through legal fog and political spin, ask plain questions about sovereignty and accountability, and defend a simple principle: duty offered, loyalty owed. This is not a culture-war show. It’s a serious conversation about fairness, finality, and what today’s serving personnel learn from how we treat yesterday’s.

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  • Creator
    JusticeForVeterans.uk
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 JusticeForVeterans.uk

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