The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office is working furiously to prevent publication of a book written by Carne Ross, a former senior diplomat and member of the British mission to the UN. Mr. Ross's book, entitled Independent Diplomat, is said to include a number of revelations about the run up to the invasion of Iraq that will undoubtedly prove damaging to Prime Minister Blair and President Bush as well as their beloved legacies. A spokesman for the FCO was quoted as saying that publication of the book would risk "damaging the credibility and morale of the FCO and the relationship of confidence and trust within government".
Surely the government has done that already!
Mr. Ross's testimony before the Butler Commission, which was made public by the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee is to be found here and is well worth a read.
Surely the government has done that already!
Mr. Ross's testimony before the Butler Commission, which was made public by the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee is to be found here and is well worth a read.
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