UK Coalition Shaken By Nick Clegg's Comments That The Iraq War Was Illegal

Clegg voiced his strong opposition to the war as he stood in at the Commons dispatch box. Reuters

Coalition Confusion As Nick Clegg Tells Commons That The Iraq War Was Illegal -- The Telegraph

The invasion of Iraq was illegal, Nick Clegg has declared throwing into confusion the Coalition Government's policy.

The Deputy Prime Minister's statement, while standing in for David Cameron in Prime Minister's Questions, could lead to renewed legal claims against the Government and armed forces.

Mr Clegg's comments angered some Conservative MPs, many of whom, including Mr Cameron, had voted for the 2003 invasion. His remarks came as Mr Clegg clashed with Jack Straw, who was standing in for Harriet Harman, Labour's leader.

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More News On Declaring The Iraq War Illegal From The Liberal Party Of England

Nick Clegg under pressure after 'illegal war' comment -- The Independent
Clegg backtracks after declaring Iraq war illegal -- The Independent
Nick Clegg's 'illegal' Iraq war gaffe prompts legal warning -- The Guardian
Clegg calls Iraq war 'illegal' -- AFP
Britain's Clegg says Iraq invasion was "illegal" -- The Reuters
Nick Clegg enrages Tories by declaring the Iraq war 'illegal' -- The Mirror
Nick Clegg’s Bad Day at the Office -- Ian Martin, Wall Street Journal

My Comment: Wrong time, place, and venue to make such a remark. There will be an accounting of the Iraq war one day .... but not today.