Harry Cohen writes about the real motives for the invasion – and the consequences

For the Today programme, our boys in Basra are just doing good, building sewers and helping reconstruction. Media Workers Against the War takes another view.

The uncertain and fragile security situation in Iraq challenges the view that the war is being won, says Paul Rogers.

Naftana, the UK support committee for the Iraqi Federation of Oil Unions, condemns British collusion and participation in the assault on Basra, and calls for a withdrawal of troops.

The war in Iraq has been one of the most disastrous ever fought by Britain, says Patrick Cockburn. Gordon Brown should stop prevaricating and order a full enquiry immediately.

Photo shows US marines in Fallujah, November 2004. And two dead bodies.

The British ‘withdrawal’ to Basra airport signifies defeat, and nothing less. The Morning Star reminds us of some of the details.

British troops say ‘get us out of here’ and US soldiers’ ‘fake patrols’ reports Socialist Worker.