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Ärende: Bush IS crap!
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http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article1220089.ece

Labour agrees: Bush is crap
The Independent asked a group of Labour MPs what they though of John
Prescott's outburst
Published: 18 August 2006

Ian Davidson Glasgow South West MP

"I think that John Prescott is to be commended for the quality of his
political analysis. His comment on American policy is brief and accurate.
Britain has got to ensure that it is no longer seen as simply being the
glove puppet of the United States."

Glenda Jackson Hampstead and Highgate MP

"I entirely endorse his view. This is why Parliament should be recalled.
This government is failing miserably as far as our approach towards the
Middle East is concerned. We are simply... bag carriers for Bush and all
his policies have been a disaster."

David Crausby Bolton North East MP

"One of the most disappointing aspects of the Iraq resolution is that we
stuck our neck out and supported the Americans... on the understanding that
the road map would be there but it's not been delivered at all. It's
virtually been forgotten."

Ann Cryer Keighley MP

"I have no doubt that there is a very large number of Labour MPs who will
be agreeing with what John Prescott is alleged to have said. I agree with
it. There is huge concern and this goes right across the Labour back
bench."

Jim Sheridan Paisley and Renfrewshire North MP

"I think he is right. I don't think the Americans have given the road map
the priority it deserves and until you solve the problem of Palestine,
other problems are going to appear. Every time Palestine comes up the
agenda it gets... put on the back-burner."

Peter Kilfoyle Liverpool Walton MP

"What he is reported to have said reflects the views of many people in the
Labour Party. It may not go down well in international diplomacy... but in the
Labour Party it will be welcomed as a rare flash of honesty from a senior
member of the Government."

Ken Livingstone Mayor of London

"I have no idea what John Prescott did or did not say since it was a
private conversation, but... the current US administration has been a
disaster for the American people and has done untold damage not only to
international relations but to the environment."

Jon Trickett Hemsworth MP

"The actions and language of the British Government are actively hindering
the prospects for peace in the Middle East; simultaneously enhancing the
threat from terrorism... Our historic influence with Arab countries has
been squandered."

John Austin Erith and Thamesmead MP

"If John Prescott did say it, then it touches a chord with many of us...
American foreign policy is a major contributor to the crisis in the Middle
East... and its failure to ensure adherence to UN resolutions regarding
Palestine, and its failure to progress the road map."

Martin Salter Reading West MP

"It is abundantly clear that the Bush administration has been less than
enthusiastic in pursuing the Middle East road map, and indeed many of its
policies have actually inflamed the situation rather than sought to resolve
this long-standing conflict."

Ian Davidson Glasgow South West MP

"I think that John Prescott is to be commended for the quality of his
political analysis. His comment on American policy is brief and accurate.
Britain has got to ensure that it is no longer seen as simply being the
glove puppet of the United States."

Glenda Jackson Hampstead and Highgate MP

"I entirely endorse his view. This is why Parliament should be recalled.
This government is failing miserably as far as our approach towards the
Middle East is concerned. We are simply... bag carriers for Bush and all
his policies have been a disaster."

David Crausby Bolton North East MP

"One of the most disappointing aspects of the Iraq resolution is that we
stuck our neck out and supported the Americans... on the understanding that
the road map would be there but it's not been delivered at all. It's
virtually been forgotten."

Ann Cryer Keighley MP

"I have no doubt that there is a very large number of Labour MPs who will
be agreeing with what John Prescott is alleged to have said. I agree with
it. There is huge concern and this goes right across the Labour back
bench."

Jim Sheridan Paisley and Renfrewshire North MP

"I think he is right. I don't think the Americans have given the road map
the priority it deserves and until you solve the problem of Palestine,
other problems are going to appear. Every time Palestine comes up the
agenda it gets... put on the back-burner."

Peter Kilfoyle Liverpool Walton MP

"What he is reported to have said reflects the views of many people in the
Labour Party. It may not go down well in international diplomacy... but in the
Labour Party it will be welcomed as a rare flash of honesty from a senior
member of the Government."

Ken Livingstone Mayor of London

"I have no idea what John Prescott did or did not say since it was a
private conversation, but... the current US administration has been a
disaster for the American people and has done untold damage not only to
international relations but to the environment."

Jon Trickett Hemsworth MP

"The actions and language of the British Government are actively hindering
the prospects for peace in the Middle East; simultaneously enhancing the
threat from terrorism... Our historic influence with Arab countries has
been squandered."

John Austin Erith and Thamesmead MP

"If John Prescott did say it, then it touches a chord with many of us...
American foreign policy is a major contributor to the crisis in the Middle
East... and its failure to ensure adherence to UN resolutions regarding
Palestine, and its failure to progress the road map."

Martin Salter Reading West MP

"It is abundantly clear that the Bush administration has been less than
enthusiastic in pursuing the Middle East road map, and indeed many of its
policies have actually inflamed the situation rather than sought to resolve
this long-standing conflict."
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