Airstrip One

A New Labour Manifesto - 17th March 2003, 20.26

Blair has just released a document with his take on the shape of post-war Iraq. What do Iraqis desire? (and you can just imagine Blair intoning with furrowed brow and concerned expression): Peace, Prosperity, Freedom, Good Government, International Respect.

Good Government: an independent Iraq respecting the rule of law, whose government reflects the diversity and choice of its population and helps rebuild Iraq's security and provides its people with food, water and high quality public services, especially health and education.

He won't be giving any lessons in this area.