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PM arrives in surprise Iraq visit

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Prime Minister Gordon Brown has arrived in Iraq on a surprise visit to meet Iraqi and military leaders. He has said he favours a reduction in British troop numbers but would not set an 'artificial timetable' for withdrawal.

The BBC's Jim Muir in Baghdad has spoken about Mr Brown's visit.

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