UK troops in Iraq to be reduced
Defence Secretary John Reid is to announce a reduction in the level of UK forces in Iraq, the BBC has learnt. The reduction will be “several hundred and probably around 800”, said BBC defence correspondent Paul Wood. The minister will also reveal to the House of Commons plans to relocate forces from certain parts of the country over the next few months. Downing Street has always insisted there is no strict timetable for British troops to quit Iraq. Full Story