‘Cabinet were misled over Iraq war’ – Short
‘Cabinet were misled over Iraq war’ – Small
The Attorney General “misled” the Government over the case for going to war with Iraq, Clare Small told the inquiry into the conflict today.
Giving evidence: Clare Small
Ms Small, who was international development secretary at the time, said she was not aware of Lord Goldsmith’s “doubts and his changes of opinion” over the issue.
Lord Goldsmith gave legal advice before Britain committed to going to battle against Saddam Hussein in March 2003.
Giving evidence to the inquiry panel, Ms Small said: “I reckon he misled the Cabinet. He certainly misled me, but people let it through.”
In light of Lord Goldsmith’s “doubts and his changes of opinion” that have since emerged, Ms Small added: “I reckon for the Attorney General to come and say there’s unequivocal legal authority to go war was misleading.”
