For British troops in Iraq 'nightly suicide missions': The Guardian report, today.

[demoleft]

"British soldiers are going on 'nightly suicide missions' in southern Iraq and they are there only at the behest of the US, Labour MPs on the Commons defence committee told the government yesterday."

The situation is critical and hardly to be ignored.

"In evidence that reflects deepening concern among army commanders, the MPs said they were told during a recent visit to British troops in Basra that the UK's military role in Iraq was over."

"They painted a dark picture of the security situation in the city, with Iraqi forces inadequately trained, and infiltrated by Shia militia and criminal gangs."

The Guardian puts it in bare true words. "Washington wants Britain to maintain a substantial military presence in southern Iraq to try and limit domestic pressure for cuts in the number of American troops in Iraq, as well as to protect convoys taking supplies to US troops and help police the border with Iran."

Labour members of the Committee start asking whether that is worth the price UK is paying.

The link to the article, http://www.guardian.co.uk/military/story/0,,2134087,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=networkfront

[Eugene]

1. kick

:kick:

[JohnyCanuck]

2. Is it worth the price UK is paying.

Not if you're the Tommy with your ass on the line for Bush's monumental fuckup.

[demoleft]

3. Agreed. n/t