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UK troops in Iraq. Sir Jock suggested more time was needed to prepare today.
Ministers warned of Iraq equipment risk

By politics.co.uk staff Defence chiefs did not have enough time to suitably prepare for the invasion of Iraq, the head of the armed forces has told the Iraq inquiry. Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup said ministers were warned of a “serious risk” that the military would not have all the necessary equipment in time… Read more »

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Brown was 'marginalised' on Iraq, Ms Short said.
Brown ‘marginalised’ on Iraq

By politics.co.uk staff Gordon Brown was marginalised from the decision-making process in the build-up to war with Iraq, Clare Short revealed. Speaking on BBC1’s The Andrew Marr Show yesterday morning, the former international development secretary suggested the current prime minister neither supported nor opposed the war. “In most of the run-up to the war Gordon… Read more »