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Radio Wales,22 May 2026,121 mins
Oliver Hides takes your calls on the Iraq War 15 years on, family ticket prices and road trips.
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This lunchtime the Royal British Legion is hosting a service of remembrance to mark 15 years since the end of the Iraq War. The event is to honour the service and sacrifice of the members of the armed forces who served in the war. Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair committed British forces to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, arguing that Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction. So today we’re asking how you view the Iraq war, 15 years on. Do you feel you’ve been priced out of visiting attractions? Ticket prices for families at places such as theme parks, zoos and museums are set to become cheaper during the summer holidays. That’s according to the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, who will introduce a temporary reduction in VAT from 20% to 5% between the end of June and the beginning of September. It will be up to businesses to pass on the discount to customers, which will also apply to children's entry to cinemas, soft play and theatres, as well as children's meals in restaurants and cafes. And we're taking your calls on epic road trips. One of the most celebrated routes - America's Route 66 - is marking its 100th anniversary later this year. Author John Steinbeck called it the 'Mother Road' - a 2,400-mile corridor from Chicago to Santa Monica. So get in touch with your tall tales from the open road. Call or WhatsApp 03700 100 110 or Text 8 10 12. Be part of the nation's conversation.
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