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CABINET BACKS UK’S SUPPORT FOR AMERICAN BOMBING OF NORTH VIETNAM [ 3 February 1966 ] In the Cabinet minutes, it’s described as ‘considerable disquiet’ and in Transport Minister Barbara Castle’s diaries as ‘the most spirited wrangle yet.’ Please feel welcome to post comments below. If you have any questions please email alisdare@gmail.com © 2020 Alisdare Hickson All…