Menu
02/10/2007
1,000 More British Troops To Leave Iraq
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced 1,000 more British troops will leave Iraq by the end of the year.
He also confirmed Basra province could be handed over to full Iraqi control in the next two months.
Speaking in Baghdad, where he was visiting for the first time since becoming Prime Minister, Mr Brown said: "I'm very proud of what our troops have achieved here. I believe they've acted with great courage and professionalism and bravery and I believe their contribution to democracy in Iraq has something to make us all proud.
"What we propose to do over these next few months is to move on from a situation where we have a combat role to an overwatch role."
Mr Brown's comments on troop numbers were backed up by the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki.
The latest announcement of troop withdrawals will leave around 4,000 troops in the Basra region.
Mr Brown is expected to make a speech on Iraq to the Commons next week.
(CD)
He also confirmed Basra province could be handed over to full Iraqi control in the next two months.
Speaking in Baghdad, where he was visiting for the first time since becoming Prime Minister, Mr Brown said: "I'm very proud of what our troops have achieved here. I believe they've acted with great courage and professionalism and bravery and I believe their contribution to democracy in Iraq has something to make us all proud.
"What we propose to do over these next few months is to move on from a situation where we have a combat role to an overwatch role."
Mr Brown's comments on troop numbers were backed up by the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki.
The latest announcement of troop withdrawals will leave around 4,000 troops in the Basra region.
Mr Brown is expected to make a speech on Iraq to the Commons next week.
(CD)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
12 March 2008
Defence Secretary On Surprise Iraq Visit
Defence Secretary Des Browne has arrived in Basra for a surprise visit to British troops, it has been confirmed. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that Mr Browne had arrived in Iraq on a "general visit", but have not revealed how long the Defence Secretary will be staying in the country.
Defence Secretary On Surprise Iraq Visit
Defence Secretary Des Browne has arrived in Basra for a surprise visit to British troops, it has been confirmed. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that Mr Browne had arrived in Iraq on a "general visit", but have not revealed how long the Defence Secretary will be staying in the country.
22 February 2005
Australia to send more troops to Iraq
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has announced plans to send more Australian troops to Iraq. Speaking in Canberra today, Mr Howard announced that an extra 450 Australian troops will be sent to Iraq, to protect Japanese engineers working in the al-Muthanna province in the south of the country.
Australia to send more troops to Iraq
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has announced plans to send more Australian troops to Iraq. Speaking in Canberra today, Mr Howard announced that an extra 450 Australian troops will be sent to Iraq, to protect Japanese engineers working in the al-Muthanna province in the south of the country.
19 March 2004
Nato reinforcements arrive in Kosovo
As the initial deployments of additional KFOR troops arrive in the region, the Nato Council was meeting again today to re-assess the security situation in Kosovo. In an effort to bring the outbreak of ethnic violence under control as quickly as possible, additional troops from the operational and strategic reserve were being deployed.
Nato reinforcements arrive in Kosovo
As the initial deployments of additional KFOR troops arrive in the region, the Nato Council was meeting again today to re-assess the security situation in Kosovo. In an effort to bring the outbreak of ethnic violence under control as quickly as possible, additional troops from the operational and strategic reserve were being deployed.
21 August 2008
Brown Praises 'Olympic' Effort Of British Troops At Camp Bastion
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has made a surprise trip to Afghanistan on route to the Olympics in Beijing. Mr Brown likened the achievements of the British forces to the UK's Olympic medallists in Beijing.
Brown Praises 'Olympic' Effort Of British Troops At Camp Bastion
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has made a surprise trip to Afghanistan on route to the Olympics in Beijing. Mr Brown likened the achievements of the British forces to the UK's Olympic medallists in Beijing.
10 December 2007
PM's Christmas Tour Continues With Afghanistan
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has reaffirmed Britain's commitment to Afghanistan on security and economic development issues during a surprise visit to British troops in the country.
PM's Christmas Tour Continues With Afghanistan
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has reaffirmed Britain's commitment to Afghanistan on security and economic development issues during a surprise visit to British troops in the country.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
