SSP Research, Policy & Media Unit Press Release: 15/03/05
SSP: British troops must join Italians in leaving Iraq
Scottish Socialist Party national convenor Colin Fox tonight called for the immediate withdrawal of all British troops from Iraq following the announcement that the 3,000 Italian troops taking part in the occupation are to leave the country.
Colin said tonight; "The illegal occupation of Iraq is unravelling before our eyes. "Tony Blair will soon be the only ally that George Bush has left in the complete disaster that has unfolded in Iraq over the past two years. "I would urge all Scots who marched against this illegal war and who have been proved absolutely right to join the demonstration in Glasgow this Saturday marking the second anniversary of the invasion. "No more blood must be spilled in the name of George Bush's war for oil; bring the troops home now."
Saturday 19th March
Glasgow Anti-War March and Rally
Assemble Royal Exchange Square 12 noon, march off 12.30 pm to a Rally in St Enoch Square at 1pm where the names of the victims of those killed in Iraq and the names of those responsible will be read out. Speakers including Rose Gentle.
Organised by the Scottish Coalition for Justice not War and the Campaign for Justice for Gordon Gentle.
