THE mother of a British soldier killed in Iraq launched her campaign yesterday to take the seat of a Labour minister and denied her grief was being exploited by politicians.
Rose Gentle's 19-year-old son, Gordon, was killed in a roadside attack last June. Now Mrs Gentle will contest the East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow seat against Adam Ingram, the armed forces minister.
Mrs Gentle, 40, from Pollok, Glasgow, said: "Adam Ingram and all those other MPs who voted for war in the House of Commons share the blame for the death of Gordon and all the other victims of Bush and Blair's war for oil.
"I am calling on all those who oppose this war to unite behind me in sending a clear message to Tony Blair – end the occupation of Iraq and bring the troops home now."
