PM 'HAS MUCH TO ANSWER FOR' AS HE FACES CHILCOT INQUIRY

PM 'HAS MUCH TO ANSWER FOR' AS HE FACES CHILCOT INQUIRY

MAN WHO BANKROLLED WAR TO BE HELD TO ACCOUNT

Commenting on the confirmation that that Prime Minister Gordon Brown is to
give evidence to the Chilcot Inquiry on his role in the Iraq invasion -
before voters go to the polls later this year, SNP Westminster Leader and
Defence Spokesperson, Angus Robertson MP, said:

"The net is closing in on Gordon Brown.

"As other senior, serving members of the UK Government give evidence to
the Chilcot Inquiry, it is only right and proper the Prime Minister is
held to account for his role in the invasion.

"Tony Blair led us into the worst foreign policy disaster in modern times
and, as others involved in the run up to the conflict have already told
the Chilcot Inquiry, Gordon Brown was part of the inner circle - he knows
exactly what happened.

"Recent opinion polls show people still believe they are being deceived
over the war in Iraq and we cannot know the full facts until all the major
players - including Gordon Brown - give their evidence. Only then can the
public reach their own conclusions and deliver their verdict at the
forthcoming election.

"Gordon Brown has much to answer for - not least why he as Chancellor
could agree to an illegal and immoral invasion but lacked the courage to
stand up for our troops and provide the right equipment as they were put
in harm way.

"There must be no delay in setting a date for this hearing. Gordon Brown
must be held responsible because responsible he is.”