Keith Weir

Position: Journalist
Chief correspondent in the UK reporting team covering money, politics & general news. Joined Reuters in 1988 as a graduate trainee and have worked in London, Amsterdam, Rome and Dublin, covering everything from sports to company news.

Articles

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U.S. followed own timetable on Iraq war: UK envoy November 27, 02:26pm EST 

LONDON (Reuters) - The United States followed its own military timetable for the 2003 invasion of Iraq rather than allowing diplomacy to run its full course, the former British ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday.  Full Article 

Blog Posts

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UK's man at Vatican stresses ties that bind

Britain's ambassador to the Vatican has underlined shared international goals in a speech in London. But does the Vatican under Benedict punch its weight in international affairs and should it get more involved in international diplomacy?   Full Article 

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Among the lobbyists at Labour conference

As a conference first-timer, I was curious to know what goes on off stage in the conference centre -- where the television cameras seldom go.  Full Article 

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Live blogging the Labour Party conference

The Labour Party conference in Brighton is crucial if the party is to start a revival that could give it a fourth successive term in office. Our team of three reporters will try to gauge party morale and give you a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes beside the seaside.   Full Article | Comments [5]