Blair to press new strategy

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Tony Blair intends to press President George W Bush this week to develop a stronger political game plan in Iraq to go alongside the tougher security measures now being taken.

A key element is a so-called "Sunni strategy" under which the country's middle belt of Sunni Muslims, traditionally favourable to Saddam Hussein, could be brought on board.

Without them, it is felt in London, the plan for a handover of power by the end of June next year might fail.

Details were given to reporters on a visit to London by the British representative in Iraq, Sir Jeremy Greenstock.

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