May 5, 2003
The Guardian, 5 May 2003 Tam Dalyell has an honourable record as a parliamentary maverick and forensic critic of military adventures, but his comment on the alleged Jewish influence on US and British war policy should be seen for what it is – an anti-semitic outburst. Although Dalyell does not appear to have used the… Read more
Feb 1, 2003
1 February, 2003 On last September’s 400,000 strong anti-war demonstration in London, I was asked by an excited 15 year old: “How can Blair go ahead with the war now? With so many people against him?” Gently, I broke the news. It would take more than one demonstration to stop this war. But I also… Read more
Sep 25, 2002
The Journalist, October 2002 POPULAR SUPPORT for wars in foreign lands is not a natural phenomenon. It has to be carefully constructed, sometimes over decades, sometimes in a matter of weeks, but always with the assistance of the media. And when powerful forces committed to making war get to work, journalists come under pressure. From… Read more
