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MPs warn extra funding could be needed for overstretched armed forces
UK forces in Iraq ‘overstretched and under-resourced’

British armed forces in Iraq are overstretched and face “serious problems” with their equipment, a highly critical report has warned today. The Commons defence committee praises the work that UK troops are doing but expresses alarm that a lack of resources is hampering their operational capabilities. Defence secretary Des Browne said action was being taken… Read more »

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Spectre hope to tap into public sentiment against the war
New party to fight on anti-war platform

Anti-war campaigners have united under the umbrella of a new political party which they say will take on Labour in 70 constituencies at the next general election. The party, known as Spectre, features among its membership prominent anti-war campaigners like Rose Gentle and Reg Keys, both of whom stood for parliament in the last general… Read more »