Lib Dems call for British troops to be pulled out of Iraq

9.00.00am UTC (GMT +0000) Thu 13th Sep 2007

Today leader of the Lib Dems, Sir Menzies Campbell MP called for British troops to be pulled out of Iraq. In an article for the Independent newspaper, Menzies explained the long standing Lib Dem position to be, "We have consistently called for the early withdrawal of British forces from Iraq as their presence is not helping establish the lasting peace the country so desperately needs."

He added, "It is time to recognise that British troops can do no more in Iraq. Their professionalism and dedication has been outstanding and their courage has been beyond belief. We have a moral obligation to the young men and women of our armed forces."

"The Government is failing to answer the fundamental question about the military purpose they are serving and the political objective they are achieving by their continued presence. We should now set a framework for their withdrawal from Iraq."

You can join the petition to get British troops out of Iraq by visiting http://www.ourcampaign.org.uk/iraq