Blair to Withdraw Up to 3,000 Troops
Tony Blair is expected to announce a major withdrawal of British troops from Iraq by Christmas -- possibly up to half of the current deployment. Although Britons largely oppose the war, the news may come as something of a disappointment as there were rumors Blair was going to withdraw troops more rapidly.
Tony Blair is expected to announce a major withdrawal of British troops from Iraq by Christmas — possibly up to half of the current deployment. Although Britons largely oppose the war, the news may come as something of a disappointment as there were rumors Blair was going to withdraw troops more rapidly.
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Mr Blair is due to make a statement about the 7,000 British troops serving in Iraq at the Commons on Wednesday.
The BBC’s James Landale said 1,500 troops were expected to return home in months, rising to 3,000 by Christmas.
Downing Street has not confirmed the reports but Whitehall sources have told the BBC the process could be slowed down if the situation in Iraq worsens.
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