Foreign Developments: The war on terror in Iraq - Opposition to the war

Question 1

Name a prominent Labour MP who was not kept up to date on developments with Iraq

Answer 1

Gordon Brown

Question 2

When was there a ‘stop the war’ march in London? (To the month)

Answer 2

February 2003

Question 3

How many people were involved in the ‘stop the war’ march?

Answer 3

1 million people

Question 4

How did Blair respond to the ‘stop the war’ march?

Answer 4

He ignored it

Question 5

In all local elections in 2004, what total percentage of the popular vote did Labour get?

Answer 5

25%

Question 6

What percentage of the public considered Blair trustworthy in 2000 compared to 2006?

Answer 6

50% of the public trusted Blair in 2000, 25% trusted him in 2006

Question 7

What would have been the issue if Labour’s vote on involvement in the Iraq war had been out of favour of joining?

Answer 7

It would have damaged Labour’s credibility as a united party

Question 8

What was the result on the vote in the House of Commons of joining the Iraq War?

Answer 8

The majority voted in favour of joining

Question 9

Which prominent party supported involvement in the Iraq war?

Answer 9

The Conservative Party

Question 10

How many Labour MP’s voted against involvement in the Iraq War?

Answer 10

100 Labour MP’s

Question 11

Who was the Foreign Secretary at the time of the question of Britain being involved in the Iraq war?

Answer 11

Robin Cook

Question 12

How did Robin Cook respond to involvement in the Iraq War in March 2003?

Answer 12

He resigned

Question 13

Despite opposition in the Labour party, what seat majority did Labour win in the 2005 election?

Answer 13

66 seats