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A British troop gazes at the skyline in Iraq. Yesterday's testimony raised serious questions about the legality of the war.
Goldsmith: Why I changed my mind on Iraq

By Ian Dunt Lord Goldsmith has finally explained why he changed his mind about the legality of the war in Iraq. Appearing before the Iraq inquiry, the former attorney general faced sustained questioning on his reasoning in the build-up to war and why his final advice appeared to have none of the uncertainty of his… Read more »

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Blair will face tough questions over Iraq this week
D-Day for Blair

Tony Blair appears in front of the Iraq inquiry this week, as he finally answers criticism of the war. Many relatives of those who lost their lives will attend the hearing, while others will gather outside the conference centre to read out the names of those who died in the conflict. The session is the… Read more »