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2003 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 195 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2003.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2003
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April
Meeting with Blair & disagrees with the coalitions reasons
Putin meets Blair & disagrees with the coalitions reasons for going to war with Iraq
May
Invasion of Iraq
An end of major combat operations is declared, ending the invasion period and beginning the military occupation period
Invasion of Iraq
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
Rule of Iraq
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
Scandal
Dr David Kelly meets Andrew Gilligan in the Charing Cross Hotel
UN Resolution 1483
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
United Nations
Resolution 1483 recognizes the authority, responsibilities, and obligations of the United States and the United Kingdom as occupying powers of Iraq under a unified command
Led Zeppelin DVD
Appears in archive performances on the Led Zeppelin DVD release.
How the West Was Won
Releases How the West Was Won, drawn from 1972 live recordings.
Scandal
Andrew Gilligan says a senior official said the Iraq dossier was "sexed up"
Death of Mickie Most
Death of Mickie Most
Broadcast
BBC Radio 4 "Today" says the Government "sexed up" the dossier of Iraqs weapons
Invasion of Iraq
Radio 4 "Today" broadcast says the Government "sexed up" the Iraq weapons dossier. BBC Radio 4 "Today" says the Government "sexed up" the dossier of Iraqs weapons
Resignation of Clare Short
Claire Short resigns over the Governments policy on war in Iraq
Resignation of Clare Short
Resigns over the Governments policy of war in Iraq
June
Economy of Great Britain
Finance minister Brown rules out British adoption of the EU euro, dashing Blair hopes of placing Britain "at the heart of the European Union"
Economy of Great Britain
Finance minister Brown rules out British adoption of the EU euro, dashing Blair hopes of placing Britain "at the heart of the European Union"
Euro Membership Decision
Brown concludes that Britain should not adopt the euro because the economic tests are unmet.
Euro Tests Publication
The Treasury publishes detailed evidence supporting the decision against immediate euro entry.
Treasury Euro Assessment
The Treasury publishes its detailed assessment of the five economic tests.
Centenary
His centenary renews public interest in Orwell's life and writing.
Resignation of Alan Milburn
The Health Secretary, Alan Milburn, resigns from the Government
Resignation of Alan Milburn
The Health Secretary, Alan Milburn, resigns from the Government
Secretary of State for Health Appointment
Reid becomes Health Secretary and continues the NHS modernisation programme while placing greater emphasis on patient choice, chronic disease and delivery of existing reforms.
Shadow Minister
Appointed shadow minister in the Privy Council Office as deputy to Eric Forth.
July
Scandal
Dr Kellys name is confirmed to a journalist by the MOD
Scandal
Dr Kellys body is found at Harrowdown Hill
Death of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
British weapons expert David Kelly commits suicide after being identified as the source of a BBC story alleging the Government had "sexed-up" intelligence on Iraqs banned weapons
Death of David Kelly
British weapons expert David Kelly commits suicide after being identified as the source of a BBC story alleging the Government had "sexed-up" intelligence on Iraqs banned weapons
Suicide
British weapons expert David Kelly commits suicide after being identified as the source of a BBC story alleging the Government had "sexed-up" intelligence on Iraqs banned weapons
Suicide
British weapons expert David Kelly commits suicide after being identified as the source of a BBC story alleging the Government had "sexed-up" intelligence on Iraqs banned weapons
Death of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
Death of David Kelly, an Iraq weapons inspector who commits suicide
Inquiry-Hutton
Tony Blair announces an Inquiry will be held into the suicide of David Kelly
Medal
Awarded the Congressional Medal & receives a standing ovation from Congress
Reform of Parliament
Faces a Labour rebellion & wins a Commons vote by 32 votes
Suicide
Tony Blair announces an Inquiry will be held into the suicide of David Kelly. Death of David Kelly, an Iraq weapons inspector who commits suicide
August
Knebworth
Begins three Knebworth concerts that draw a record-breaking audience across the weekend.
Health of Edward Richard George Heath
Suffers a pulmonary embolism while abroad and his public appearances become limited.
Health of Edward Richard George Heath
Heath suffers a pulmonary embolism, while on holiday in Salzburg, Austria
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