Category Archives: Iraq

Campbell challenges Brown to end dysfunctional relationship with Bush

Ahead of Tony Blair’s last visit to Washington as Prime Minister, Liberal Democrat Leader Ming Campbell said that the uncritical relationship between the Prime Minister and President had resulted in untold damage to our reputation at home and abroad.

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Brown’s Iraq solution must be withdrawal of troops

Responding to Gordon Brown’s first interview with the Today programme since launching his leadership campaign, Liberal Democrat Leader Menzies Campbell said: “In spite of having been by Tony Blair’s side throughout the debacle of Iraq, and having signed the cheques, …

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Iraq: What do we know?

At Prime Minister’s Questions today, Liberal Democrat Leader Ming Campbell asked the Prime Minister who would take responsbility for errors in planning for the aftermath of the Iraq War. Responsibility for the illegal war itself, however, lies with those who …

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Called to Account

Ming Campbell will next week be taking part in a discussion following the press performance of the new play Called to Account at the Tricycle Theatre. The play reviews the run-up to the invasion of Iraq and considers whether there …

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Remove troops by end of October

Commenting on a survey showing that only 18% of Iraqis have confidence in US and coalition troops, Liberal Democrat Leader Menzies Campbell said: “This survey shows how military action against Iraq has practically brought the country and people to its …

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