Brown admits ‘mistake’ over Iraq

GORDON BROWN said yesterday it had been a “mistake” to fail to prepare adequately for the reconstruction of Iraq following the removal of Saddam Hussein.

However, the British Prime Minister insisted the government had to take the action it did, in invading the country, because of the Iraqi dictator’s refusal to comply with United Nations demands.

His comments, at his monthly Downing Street press conference, come ahead of his appearance before the Chilcot Inquiry.