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 Principles discovered in Labour Party; ministers resign 18 Mar 2003 The Leader of the House of Commons, Robin Cook, resigned last night following newspaper allegations about his principles. Mr Cook has long been suspected of having principles, but it has taken him until now to come clean about them, faced with the embarrassment of a newspaper doing it for him. In a statement to the House of Commons last night, Mr Cook told MPs that he had been "in denial". "I have had principles all of my life, but since joining Tony Blair's government in 1997 I have done my best to hide them - from myself and from the public," he said. "But the relentless march towards war is one which I cannot support, so I am finally coming out: I have principles, and that is why I have resigned." Cabinet colleagues are said to be unsurprised by Mr Cook's resignation. "I have always suspected Robin of having principles, and I am glad he has felt able to come clean with the British public about it," said one minister who wished to be known only as "Ms Small". "I only wish I had the courage to follow in his footsteps and resign because of them." This morning two more ministers, John Denham and Lord Hunt, followed in Mr Cook's footsteps and announced their resignations over the discovery of their own principles. Political commentators say this is the first trace of principles to be found in the Labour party since Tony Blair became leader. "Robin Cook's speech was unprecedented in recent political history," said DeadBrain's political editor, Douglas Ramsbottom. "New Labour has done its best to hide its principles but this goes to show that they are there, in however small quantities, underneath the surface. Perhaps one day principled people will be tolerated within the government - we can only live in hope." Related articles Bush beats Republican Guard after Florida recount 18 Apr 2003 Bush attempt to play snap with Iraq's most wanted cards fails 17 Apr 2003 US troops find weapons of Mass Disruption 16 Apr 2003 UK: Syria not next on list for invasion 15 Apr 2003 Pentagon to release Iraq sticker album 15 Apr 2003 Iraq Information Minister awarded comedy BAFTA award 14 Apr 2003 Rumsfeld: There's nothing wrong with a bit of looting 11 Apr 2003 US to ship in crowds of cheering people for Iraq victory celebrations 10 Apr 2003 Iraq information minister to release single 9 Apr 2003 Iraqis deploy shoes of mass destruction 9 Apr 2003 Rumsfeld: Saddam may use WMDs after death 7 Apr 2003 U.S. bombs BBC World Affairs Editor 6 Apr 2003 Baghdad airport captured, tourists expected in weeks 4 Apr 2003 Iraq gun amnesty unsuccessful 3 Apr 2003 Iraq complains of illegal American tactics 1 Apr 2003 Iraqis unimpressed by U.S. replacement for state television 28 Mar 2003 Bush bored with Iraq, declares war on France 27 Mar 2003 U.S. bombs "strategically-important" market 26 Mar 2003 Powell to sell Iraq reconstruction rights on eBay 24 Mar 2003 US to wipe out entire UK armed forces by end 2004 23 Mar 2003 War a ratings winner - better than EastEnders, say fans 22 Mar 2003 Bush achieves war aim #1: Iraq located and bombed 21 Mar 2003 Allied forces encounter "wrong kind of sand" 20 Mar 2003 Shock and awe display not that shocking or awe-inspiring 20 Mar 2003
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