One of the few debates on Iraq took place at Westminster today, only that Tony Blair just happened to excuse himself from proceedings by arranging himself a meeting with businessmen. I'm sure it's no surprise that he didn't want to be there, considering that Iraq will undoubtedly be his legacy when he leaves Number 10 in a few months time. But considering that innocent people and soldiers from our Isles are dying on the streets of Iraq, you'd think that Tony would prioritise this particular discussion!
Nevertheless, Blair probably wanted to avoid questions regarding US and British difference of opinion on the way forward for Iraq now. It was reported today that the US favour a strategy of intensifying presence in Southern Iraq, whereas Britain are keen to stage a phased withdrawal of troops. Surely Blair isn't finding last minute courage to stand up to Bush, and formulate an individual strategy for Britain?! Too little too late would be many an anti-war campaigner's opinion.
Blair may be dodging Parliament now to avoid the tricky questions, but sooner or later he must be held to account for this illegal war, and for refusing to be accountable for his actions. How many more innocent people's lives will it take for Blair and Brown alike to put a stop to this mess in Iraq?
.......and incidentally, how long will it take for Rhodri Morgan to have some sort of opinion on one of the most important issues of this decade?
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