IRAQ – VOTE GIVES RESOUNDING ‘NO’ TO ROCHE SUPPORT FOR WAR

18.3.03

On-line voters have signalled a resounding ‘no’ to local MP Barbara Roche’s backing for George Bush and Tony Blair over their plans for war against Iraq.

In an on-line poll on this website, 79% of the 225 people who voted said they were opposed to the Hornsey and Wood Green MP’s controversial support for the Prime Minister’s drive towards military action against Iraq.

Lib Dem Parliamentary spokesperson, Lynne Featherstone, comments:

“On the eve of what looks certain to be a military attack on Iraq, our poll strongly indicated that people in Haringey are strongly opposed to this war. It is a pity our local MP seems unable to heed their calls for more time to force Iraq to disarm, and to spare a humanitarian disaster for the people of Iraq.

“Mrs Roche should take note. Almost every other neighbouring Labour MP has opposed military action. It is bitterly disappointing to see our Member of Parliament so totally failing to reflect the huge concerns of the people of Haringey.”

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