Countdown to war begins
Press Review 18 March 2003
Iraq: Bush sets 48 hour deadline
Press Review 18 March 2003
Iraq: Attorney general backs war
Press Review 18 March 2003
Iraq: The diplomats fall silent
Press Review 18 March 2003
Iraq: Shares rise
Press Review 18 March 2003
Kennedy urges inspections before war
News Article 18 March 2003
As British troops prepare to enter Iraq, Charles Kennedy has repeated his call for weapons inspectors to be given more time.
Duncan Smith backs action 'in the national interest'
News Article 18 March 2003
The Conservative leader has said he will support the government "in doing the right thing" over Iraq.
Swing to war as conflict approaches
News Article 18 March 2003
The majority of voters are still opposed to war - although the trend is moving in the prime minister's favour.
Fire fighters urged to postpone strike
News Article 18 March 2003
With Britain on the brink of war with Iraq, the Fire Brigades Union has been urged to call off the 24-hour strike planned for Thursday.
France hits back at UN critics
News Article 18 March 2003
France has hit back at criticism over its refusal to back a second United Nations resolution.
Bush gives Saddam 48 hours to quit
News Article 18 March 2003
The American president has ordered Saddam Hussein and his sons to leave Iraq or face military action.
Labour rebellion grows
News Article 18 March 2003
Tony Blair has endured a second significant rebellion over war with Iraq but has secured a Commons majority nonetheless.
John Prescott: Iraq statement in full
News Article 17 March 2003
The full statement made by the deputy prime minister outside 10 Downing Street following the emergency Cabinet meeting on Monday afternoon.
Diplomacy is over, says Prescott
News Article 17 March 2003
Talks at the United Nations have ended in acrimony and the weapons inspectors have been ordered to leave Iraq.
Goldsmith publishes legal basis for war
News Article 17 March 2003
The attorney general has published his view of the legal authority for any war against Iraq.
