Geoff Hoon savages Gordon Brown over Afghanistan war
Mr Toad of No 10
As has long been suspected news that Gordon Brown was more than just complicit in making sure the UK forces in Iraq and Afghanistan were woefully short of Helicopters. As the Times says:
Geoff Hoon, the former defence secretary behind last week’s attempted leadership coup, is set to inflict further damage on Gordon Brown with the disclosure that the prime minister vetoed the purchase of vital military helicopters.
Leaked ministerial letters reveal how, as chancellor, Brown repeatedly prevented Hoon from ordering life-saving battlefield equipment for Afghanistan and Iraq.
The Times goes on to say:
The leaked letters show Brown personally overturned earlier Treasury assurances that the Ministry of Defence would be free to spend extra cash on troop-carrying helicopters for Iraq and Afghanistan.
Along with revelations in the Mail on Sunday from Peter Watt it looks like the Toad of No 10 will be having another Nokia throwing day.
Now Geoff Hoon savages Gordon Brown over Afghanistan war – Times Online.
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