International Development Secretary, clare Short in the Department's offices in Central London. Ms Short said the decision not to resign had been the most difficult of her life. She told BBC News 24: 'I know that I will be vilified'. It is easier to go. * I would be more popular if I went, but the truth is I would be copping out.Ms Short said she was hopeful that any military action would be over within a matter of weeks, as she expected Iraqi resistance to crumble because of the unpopularity of the Saddam regime.

International Development Secretary, clare Short in the Department's offices in Central London. Ms Short said the decision not to resign had been the most difficult of her life. She told BBC News 24: 'I know that I will be vilified'. It is easier to go. * I would be more popular if I went, but the truth is I would be copping out.Ms Short said she was hopeful that any military action would be over within a matter of weeks, as she expected Iraqi resistance to crumble because of the unpopularity of the Saddam regime. Stock Photo

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