In a short interview with Kurdistan Chronicle in London, Lord Peter Hain, Member of the House of Lords,explained his connection to the Kurdish cause.

“When I was a minister in the Middle East for Tony Blair’s government over 20 years ago, the Kurdish people were very much on our minds. We championed Kurdish rights, including political rights, and the government was very concerned about ensuring that these rights were respected here in London.”

Lord Hain hopes that, in the future, the UK will always stand in solidarity with the Kurdish people, who deserve to have their human and political rights upheld on the global stage.

He also discussed the role of the Kurdish community in the UK, noting that “the Kurdish community is very important across the UK and plays a crucial role in the Labour Party.”