TV3 Clip: Don Brash Struggles With His Iraq Policy

Friday, 22 July 2005, 12:08 am
Article: The Scoop Editor

Attached is a clip of a TV3 news bulletin item which led the Tuesday night 6pm TV3 News bulletin. Subsequently Don Brash is reported to have been urged by his advisors to take a clearer position on the matter. The issue of Don Brash's views on Iraq has been lead news for the remainder of the week.

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