Fallen heroine

The bravery of the 29-year-old bomb disposal expert, only the second UK servicewoman to be killed in Afghanistan, was staggering, courageously stepping forward every day to attempt to disarm lethal IEDs with incredible skill.

Despite working under such pressure, Capt Head, from Huddersfield, said it was the best job in the world. Tributes have continued to pour in, most poignantly from her family who said “no-one was more loved”. The purpose for her, and her colleagues, working in such danger must not be lost amidst the poignant tributes. For more than a decade British soldiers have been risking their lives every day in Afghanistan because the Government believe the Taliban will bring terror to the streets of this country unless military intervention prevails.

So far, this fight has claimed the lives of 364 British military personnel.In their honour, there can be no more questions about equipment and supplies – the troops must be given all the tools they need to finish the job, and to rid the world of a terrorist safe haven.