The allies' broken promises
Yesterday's draft UN resolution gives total control of Iraq's oil revenues to the US and UK until an Iraqi government is established
Oil
Tony Blair: 'We don't touch it, and the US doesn't touch it' MTV, 7 March
The reality: Yesterday's draft UN resolution gives total control of Iraq's oil revenues to the US and UK until an Iraqi government is established
The UN
George Bush: 'The UN will have a vital role to play' Belfast, 8 April
The reality: The UN is reduced to an advisory function on the ground in Iraq. All operational decisions will be taken by UK and US officials
Weapons
Jack Straw: 'Should the UN have a vital role to play in respect of weapons inspections? The answer to that is yes.' Interview, 25 April
The reality: No role for the UN inspectors 'for the foreseeable future'
Aid
Tony Blair: 'The UN should have a key role in administering the delivery of humanitarian aid' House of Commons, 18 March
The reality: US and UK to oversee aid effort with UN reduced to co-ordinating role
Government
Tony Blair: 'Military action is to uphold the authority of the UN and to make sure Saddam is disarmed' MTV, 7 March
The reality: A US and UK 'occupying power' will rule Iraq
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