RAF pilot: 'utterly horrific' drone warfare gave me PTSD

RAF pilot: 'utterly horrific' drone warfare gave me PTSD

A former military drone pilot says he has been left with PTSD after being put at risk of "psychological harm" for years on end while viewing "utterly horrific" things on screen. Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live’s Adrian Chiles, ‘Rob’ (not his real name) also said he became suicidal due to the way the armed forces dealt with his request for mental help. Rob was a member of 13 Squadron until 2017, a specialist team within the Royal Air Force which operate unmanned drone aircraft from a military base in the UK. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, or Reaper, was first used by the UK in Afghanistan in 2008 for surveillance, and later fitted with weapons. By March 2015 the UK had carried out some 70 drone strikes against so-called Islamic State (IS) targets in Iraq.

The MOD issued this statement, ‘‘We do not recognise the allegations made with respect to the working environment on our Reaper Squadrons. The RAF actively manages Reaper Force crews to ensure that their workload is manageable, sustainable and balanced, alongside providing world-class military healthcare for those that need it. “All allegations of civilian casualties are subject to extensive investigations. We continue to do everything we can to minimise the risk of civilian casualties through the rigorous targeting processes and the professionalism of our crews.”

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PMQs: Johnson says he won’t resign

PMQs: Johnson says he won’t resign

Listen back in full to a rowdy PMQs, as Labour leader Keir Starmer accuses prime minister Boris Johnson of showing "nothing but contempt" for the public over Downing Street lockdown parties.The PM again says he won't resign and insists his government "gets the big calls right" in its handling of the Covid pandemic.It comes as the PM expects to receive Sue Gray's report into parties at Downing Street during lockdown some time later today.Naga Munchetty hears analysis and reaction from Parliamentary political correspondent, Susan Hulme, political correspondent at The Sun, Natasha Clark, and reporter at New Statesman, Harry Lambert.First broadcast at 12:00 on Naga Munchetty's BBC Radio 5 Live show on 26 January 2022.

26 Tammi 202251min

PMQs: Tory MP defects as ex-minister tells Johnson to go

PMQs: Tory MP defects as ex-minister tells Johnson to go

Boris Johnson faced a rowdy Commons, a day after he was accused of misleading MPs about parties.Labour leader Keir Starmer pressed Johnson on if he was warned that a May 2020 drinks party risked breaking rules.In a dramatic moment, Tory MP Christian Wakeford quit the Conservatives and walked across the floor to join Labour, as well as veteran Conservative and former minister David Davis telling the PM: "In the name of God, go"Naga Munchetty also hears analysis and reaction from the BBC’s Deputy Political Editor Vicki Young and Newsnight Political Editor Nick Watt.First broadcast at 12:00 on Naga Munchetty's BBC Radio 5 Live show on 19 January 2022.

19 Tammi 20221h 1min

PMQs: PM apologises over attending lockdown party

PMQs: PM apologises over attending lockdown party

Boris Johnson admits - for the first time - that he attended a drinks party at No 10 during the first lockdown.Speaking at PMQs, he offered a "heartfelt apology" but said he had believed it to be a work event.Naga Munchetty hears reaction from BBC parliamentary correspondent Alicia McCarthy, Conservative writer and commentator Jo-Anne Nadler and 5 Live callers. First broadcast at 12:00 on Naga Munchetty's BBC Radio 5 Live show on 12 January 2022.

12 Tammi 20221h 1min

Sex and the Pandemic Part 2: Relationships

Sex and the Pandemic Part 2: Relationships

Warning: This programme contains adult themes and discussions of a sexual nature.BBC Radio 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty and BBC Scotland’s Amy Irons host a live audience and panel of expert guests at Pacific Quay in Glasgow, for a frank and honest discussion about how the pandemic has impacted the sex lives and relationships of UK adults. Part 2 of the podcast examines the impact on our relationships, and how the virus has changed dating habits for many people.

15 Joulu 202146min

Sex and the Pandemic Part 1: Sexual Exploration

Sex and the Pandemic Part 1: Sexual Exploration

Warning: This programme contains adult themes and discussions of a sexual nature.BBC Radio 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty and BBC Scotland’s Amy Irons host a live audience and panel of expert guests at Pacific Quay in Glasgow, for a frank and honest discussion about how the pandemic has impacted the sex lives and relationships of UK adults.Part 1 of the podcast investigates how the pandemic has impacted on the frequency and quality of our sex lives, as well as hearing from people who have become more adventurous in their sexual preferences.

15 Joulu 202145min

PMQs: Johnson orders inquiry amid Christmas party fury

PMQs: Johnson orders inquiry amid Christmas party fury

MPs question Boris Johnson in PMQs about an alleged lockdown party at Downing Street in 2020 - after a video emerged of the PM's staff appearing to joke about it. Plus, 5 Live's Naga Munchetty hears reaction from BBC parliamentary correspondent Sean Curran, The House Magazine editor Rosa Prince, and Westminster Insider host and Politico political editor Tom Blanchard.First broadcast at 12:00 on Naga Munchetty's BBC Radio 5 Live show on 8 Dec 2021

8 Joulu 20211h 2min

Christmas party politics: Does it matter to you?

Christmas party politics: Does it matter to you?

A video has emerged showing Downing Street staff joking about an alleged lockdown Christmas party in No 10, amid mounting public fury. The party took place on 18 December, with a source telling the BBC "several dozen" people attended. But the Covid restrictions operating at the time banned such events.In PMQs he shared people's anger and had ordered an inquiry into whether rules had been broken. But what does the audience think?Nicky opened the 5 Live phone lines to find out. First broadcast at 10:00 on Nicky Campbell's BBC Radio 5 Live show on 8 Dec 2021.

8 Joulu 202147min

COP26 - How optimistic are you?

COP26 - How optimistic are you?

5 Live listeners tell us how they are feeling as COP26 gets underway in Glasgow.The UK is hosting the climate change summit amid mounting concern among scientists that countries are not doing enough to limit the emissions of greenhouse gases, which have caused average global temperatures to rise.The 2015 Paris climate conference called for average temperatures to rise by well below 2C, and preferably only 1.5C, when compared to pre-industrial averages.World leaders have started arriving at the venue in the city - which has officially become United Nations territory - ahead of the summit's opening at midday. Later, they will make statements setting out what their countries are doing on climate change.

1 Marras 202145min

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