Drone_pilot
02-10-07, 02:15
The prime minister has been told by advisers the number of British
troops in southern Iraq could be cut by 2,000 by spring, the BBC has learned.
It is thought British forces are likely to stay in Basra for up to two years.
But Gordon Brown has been advised that once the focus of troops is largel
on training and mentoring Iraqi forces, numbers could drop from 5,000 to 3,000.
The cut, yet to be decided on, could be announced in a statement on Iraq
due when the Commons sits again next week.
BBC Read More (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7023176.stm)
troops in southern Iraq could be cut by 2,000 by spring, the BBC has learned.
It is thought British forces are likely to stay in Basra for up to two years.
But Gordon Brown has been advised that once the focus of troops is largel
on training and mentoring Iraqi forces, numbers could drop from 5,000 to 3,000.
The cut, yet to be decided on, could be announced in a statement on Iraq
due when the Commons sits again next week.
BBC Read More (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7023176.stm)