When Blair leaves, the Brits leave Iraq

A constant rumor, or rumour, has it that when Blair leaves 10 Downing St., the UK will withdraw its troops from Iraq.

The new rumor, Bush has been told by Blair to expect it and Rove is preparing a political strategy to spin that news.

Details from the AFP

LONDON (AFP) - US
President George W. Bush has been told to prepare for a British U-turn on
Iraq once Gordon Brown becomes prime minister, The Sunday Telegraph newspaper said.

Bush has been briefed by White House officials to expect an announcement on British troop withdrawals during Brown's first 100 days in office, the weekly said.

The president was advised on how to handle the aftermath of a British pullout and the end of steadfast support from London, said the broadsheet, citing senior officials.