31/03/2003

Cook suffers backlash over 'no war' call

Former Cabinet Minister Robin Cook has sparked a storm of protest after he called for the recall of British troops from Iraq.

In an article for a Sunday newspaper, Mr Cook said that he had his fill with this "bloody and unnecessary war". He was rounded on by government colleagues for undermining the military and has since issued a statement clarifying - or backtracking - on his position.

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