REGIME change, except in a civil war, is illegal under international law – but we still did it in Iraq.

Now it seems we are about to do it again in Libya.

Goodness gracious, are the British about to act illegally yet again?

Tony Blair lied to us and now David Cameron has done exactly the same. We were supposed to be saving lives, not blowing Libyan army soldiers to bits with our missiles.

They too have wives, parents and children but, apparently, they are of no account.

Unless we call a halt to this murderous assault on the legitimate army of a sovereign state the outcome will have far reaching consequences for the Middle East.

We have allowed our pathological hatred of Gaddafi to seriously cloud our judgement.

President Obama has said America will not be a party to the overthrow of Gaddafi by military means.

Who does Cameron think he is – some 12th century crusader intent on waging war on a Muslim country under the pretence of saving lives? It would be laughable, if it wasn’t so tragic.

Come on Nick Clegg, be true to the core beliefs of your party and pull the rug from under this awful government.

Hugh Pender, Darlington.