UN to agree new Iraq resolution
News Article 8 June 2004
The United Nations security council is set to back a new resolution on the transfer of sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government.
Bush backs UK plan for debt relief
Press Review 8 June 2004
George Bush has agreed to back an ambitious British plan for more generous debt relief for the world's poorest countries, reports the Guardian.
UN close to deal on Iraq power transfer
Press Review 7 June 2004
Jack Straw will today brief MPs on the latest moves to transfer sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government.
Straw says Iraq handover deal is close
News Article 7 June 2004
Jack Straw has told MPs that the "path is clear to a free and democratic Iraq".
Talks continue on new Iraq resolution
Press Review 4 June 2004
Tony Blair has said he is optimistic that there will soon be agreement on a new UN security council resolution on the transfer of sovereignty to Iraq.
PM upbeat on Iraq resolution
News Article 3 June 2004
Tony Blair has said he is optimistic that there will soon be agreement on a new UN security council resolution on the transfer of sovereignty to Iraq.
Brown under fire over war pledge
Press Review 2 June 2004
Gordon Brown is refusing to fund up to £500 million of the cost of the Iraq war, according to defence analysts.
Blair welcomes new Iraqi cabinet
Press Review 2 June 2004
A new president and government for Iraq were appointed yesterday, developments that were welcomed in both London and Washington.
Blair hails Iraqi Cabinet
News Article 1 June 2004
The prime minister has welcomed the "historic" appointment of an interim Iraqi government.
Hoon announces troop deployment
News Article 27 May 2004
The defence secretary has announced that nearly 400 additional British troops will be sent to Iraq.
Britain denies divergence with US over Iraq
Press Review 27 May 2004
Britain's ambassador to the United Nations has denied that there is any split with the United States over the coalition's powers after June 30.
No split over sovereignty says PM
News Article 26 May 2004
The government has dismissed claims of a growing rift with Washington over the operational control of coalition troops in Iraq.
Coalition split over troop control
Press Review 26 May 2004
A rift appeared to open between Britain and the US last night over the control of coalition troops in post-handover Iraq.
Blair denies US-UK splits on Iraqi sovereignty
News Article 26 May 2004
Tony Blair has insisted that there is no doubt that an interim Iraqi government would be able to veto major military operations.
No decision on troops, says Hoon
News Article 25 May 2004
The defence secretary has again insisted that "no decision" has been taken on whether to deploy more British troops to Iraq.
