Blair urges MPs to back him on Iraq

The British Prime Minister today appealed for MPs to back him in standing firm against Iraq as military action loomed.

Blair urges MPs to back him on Iraq
Tue, 18 Mar, 2003 - 12:58

The British Prime Minister today appealed for MPs to back him in standing firm against Iraq as military action loomed.

Facing possibly the biggest backbench rebellion of his premiership, Mr Blair admitted: “This is a tough choice indeed. But it is also a stark one.

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