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2006-10-13 Iraq

UK troops worsen problems in Iraq - army chief

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2006-10-13 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 In other articles Timesonline

The scathing comments by General Sir Richard Dannatt directly contradict the Prime Minister, who has repeatedly claimed that the invasion of Iraq played no role in galvanising Muslim extremism in Britain and bringing about the 7/7 bombings.

Des Browne, the Defence Secretary, last night ordered Sir Richard to report for a meeting at the ministry this morning where his future will be discussed.

Indeed
In the Electronic Telegraph
He also attacked the treatment of injured troops on NHS wards after The Daily Telegraph disclosed how one soldier was confronted on a ward by an angry Muslim.

Sir Richard said he had personally confronted Des Browne, the Defence Secretary, about the "unacceptable" hospital situation and accused the Government of breaching a "covenant" between the Armed Forces and the nation.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2006-10-13 02:40|| 2006-10-13 02:40|| Front Page Top

#2 A few minutes ago, the sound bite on the radio had him saying they should leave "when the mission is over."

I heard it.

Rovian plot?

Posted by Bobby 2006-10-13 06:10|| 2006-10-13 06:10|| Front Page Top

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