Aug 28 2007
UK says it is not setting timetable to withdraw from Iraq
I am pleased to learn there is no published timetable for withdrawal from Iraq. Such a timetable could expose our troops to worse danger. I want to hear of the timetable when our troops are leaving, not before.
However, the government needs to understand that it has two options from here. Either it does a much better job defining the task, reinforcing the position and sending the right equipment (including enough helicopters and armoured vehicles), or it gets our troops out as soon as possible with the minimum of fuss and advertisement.
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John Redwood has been the Member of Parliament for Wokingham since 1987. First attending Kent College, Canterbury, he graduated from Magdalen College...
I agree completely. However, seeing as withdrawal appears inevitable at some stage, I wonder if there are contingency plans being drawn up by the Americans to fill the void in manpower after British troops depart? Would Basra be a good testing ground for the deployment of UN peace-keeping troops?
reply: I am sure the US has contingency plans. Yes it would be good to get more troops involved form other nations, if the Iraqi governemnt would like that.