No war with Islam stresses Blair
News Article 8 October 2001
The prime minister has stressed that the military operations in Afghanistan are against terror and are not a war with Islam.
Duncan Smith addresses subdued conference
News Article 8 October 2001
Iain Duncan Smith made a brief conference appearance on Monday before flying to London for a Westminster debate on the military strikes against Afghanistan.
Blair convenes 'war cabinet'
News Article 8 October 2001
Downing Street has revealed the details of Tony Blair's "war cabinet" which is to meet regularly during the conflict against Afghanistan.
Recall of parliament 'vital' says Tory chairman
News Article 8 October 2001
As the nation looks to its "first forum" David Davis has said the recall of parliament is vital.
Second wave of air strikes begins
News Article 8 October 2001
A second wave of air strikes against Taliban troop concentrations in Afghanistan began on Monday evening.
Met launches security crackdown
News Article 8 October 2001
As MPs head back to Westminster, London is on high alert following the first attacks on Afghanistan.
Kennedy: 'There was no other option'
News Article 7 October 2001
Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has said the Taliban left the international coalition against terrorism with no option but to take military action.
Duncan Smith: International coalition is 'seeking justice'
News Article 7 October 2001
Conservative Party leader Iain Duncan Smith has given his full backing to the military attacks.
We must act says Blair
News Article 7 October 2001
Britain must take military action to stop a further atrocity on the scale seen in the US, the prime minister warned on Sunday.
Bush goes to war on Bin Laden
News Article 7 October 2001
Waves of war planes and cruise missiles launched a concerted offensive on the Taliban and key Afghanistan installations yesterday as Operation Enduring Freedom finally began against those responsible for the
Blair announces war
News Article 7 October 2001
The prime minister confirmed on Sunday that British forces have been involved in military action against the Taliban