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UK PMOS Press Briefing On Iraq 18th March 2003
Wednesday, 19 March 2003, 11:22 am | UK Government
Asked when Downing Street would announce the replacements for those Ministers who had resigned, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that appointments would be made in due course. Asked if the Prime Minister was waiting to see if there ... More >>
More than the fate of the Iraqi regime at stake
Wednesday, 19 March 2003, 11:20 am | UK Government
Opening a debate on Iraq in Parliament, Prime Minister Tony Blair warned that the issue 'will determine the pattern of international politics for the next generation'. More >>
Legal basis for use of force against Iraq
Tuesday, 18 March 2003, 11:58 am | UK Government
The Attorney General, Lord Goldsmith, has set out his view of the legal basis for the use of force against Iraq: More >>
PM outlines vision for Iraq and the Iraqi people
Tuesday, 18 March 2003, 11:57 am | UK Government
The UK Government has published a document outlining its vision for Iraq in the event of military action. More >>
Changes of travel advice for Kuwait, Israel, UAE
Tuesday, 18 March 2003, 11:54 am | UK Government
The Foreign Office has revised its travel advice for Kuwait to advise British nationals to leave urgently and to advise against all travel to Kuwait. It says there is a risk of an attack from Iraq in the event of hostilities. This might involve chemical ... More >>
'A clear ultimatum to Saddam'
Tuesday, 18 March 2003, 11:53 am | UK Government
Prime Minister Tony Blair said yesterday that the international community had reached an impasse over its dealings with Iraq. Mr Blair made his comments following a summit between the UK, the US and Spain in the Azores (16 March). More >>
Jack Straw to the House of Commons on Iraq
Tuesday, 18 March 2003, 12:33 am | UK Government
Despite these final efforts, I regret to say that we have reluctantly concluded that a Security Council consensus on a new resolution would not be possible. On my instructions, Sir Jeremy Greenstock, made a public announcement to this effect at about 3.15pm ... More >>
Straw: 'Six tests' to measure Iraqi compliance
Tuesday, 18 March 2003, 12:00 am | UK Government
The British ambassador to the UN is circulating six tests by which Iraqi compliance would be measured, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has said. More >>
UK PMOS Briefing 13th March 2003
Friday, 14 March 2003, 12:24 am | UK Government
The PMOS advised journalists that the Prime Minister had met the Opposition Leader this morning to update him on Iraq. No doubt he would have other meetings with Ministers and would speak to international colleagues during the course of today. More >>
UK PM Answers Parl. Questions On Iraq and Terror
Friday, 14 March 2003, 12:21 am | UK Government
Peter Bradley : Which is the lesser threat to global security: allowing more time for Iraq's disarmament or, in disarming Iraq—particularly in view of the French President's commitment to exercise his veto—dividing the international community? More >>
UK PMOS Briefings On Iraq March 12 2003
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 11:21 am | UK Government
Asked if it was conceivable that US troops might go into action in Iraq without the British military, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS) said that it was important to put Donald Rumsfeld's comments into context. More >>
Exercise helped military to plan for Iraq
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 11:19 am | UK Government
Lessons learned from a massive military exercise in the Omani desert in 2001 have helped to get Britain's Armed Forces ready and able to take part in possible military action against Iraq, Armed Forces Minister Adam Ingram has said. More >>
Jack Straw: Six tests' to measure Iraqi compliance
Thursday, 13 March 2003, 11:18 am | UK Government
The British ambassador to the UN is circulating six tests by which Iraqi compliance would be measured, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has said. More >>
UK PM: Progress down to threat of force
Wednesday, 12 March 2003, 1:02 pm | UK Government
Prime Minister Tony Blair has held talks with the Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Manuel Durao Barroso at Downing Street today. Both leaders discussed the situation in Iraq and the UN plus European economic reform. More >>
'Saddam responds only to pressure' says Straw
Tuesday, 11 March 2003, 4:57 pm | UK Government
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has called for a further increase in pressure on Saddam Hussein. Mr Straw told MPs in Parliament that continuing inspections with no firm end date would not achieve the disarmament required by the Security Council. More >>
Straw: strain every nerve to avoid military action
Saturday, 8 March 2003, 12:15 am | UK Government
The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, has spoken of Iraq's final opportunity to comply with the United Nations' resolutions in a press conference in New York. More >>
UK PM answers questions at MTV Forum
Saturday, 8 March 2003, 12:14 am | UK Government
Prime Minister Tony Blair has taken part in a question and answer session on MTV. Mr Blair answered questions on Iraq from a studio audience consisting of 40 youngsters from Europe, the Middle East and the US. More >>
PMOs Briefings On Iraq - 4th and 5th March 2003
Friday, 7 March 2003, 11:51 am | UK Government
The PMOS advised journalists that the Prime Minister was expected to meet the Russian Foreign Minister, Igor Ivanov, tomorrow morning following the postponement of their meeting today since the Prime Minister was currently in Northern Ireland. More >>
Chancellor will spend what it takes to deal to WMD
Friday, 7 March 2003, 11:48 am | UK Government
Chancellor Gordon Brown has spoken of his resolve 'to ensure our armed forces are properly supported for whatever lies ahead'. More >>
The UK and Russia: 'Common goals'
Friday, 7 March 2003, 11:47 am | UK Government
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw and Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov have held talks in London. Following discussions, both Ministers held a joint press conference. More >>
