As this analysis shows, it was fairly clear at the time that there was no evidence for the liquid bomb terror plot. A British jury have just reached the same conclusion: the Crown will now have to try again with a more amenable jury.

The Cutting Edge

Nafeez Ahmed

21st August, 2006

I am disappointed to say that so far there has been very little serious critical discussion, grounded in factual analysis, of the alleged “Terror Plot” foiled on the morning of Wednesday, 10th August 2006. Except for a few noteworthy comment pieces, such as Craig Murray’s critical speculations published by the Guardian last Friday, the mainstream media has largely subserviently parroted the official claims of the British and American governments. This is a shame, because inspection of the facts raises serious problems for the 10/8 official narrative.

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Julie Hyland

WSWS

12th September, 2008

The conclusion of the trial of those accused of plotting to blow up transatlantic airlines in 2006 has created a major crisis for the Labour government and the security services. It has revealed the gaping disconnect between public opinion and official propaganda on the “war on terror.” So great is the damage that within days of the verdict the Crown Prosecution Service announced its intention to demand a retrial.

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How to organise a major terrorist scare
The Big Dummy’s guide to security booga-booga

By Gavin Gatenby, Possum News Network
15 August 2006

How easy is it to organise a major terrorist scare like the one that’s currently gridlocking the world’s airports? Dead easy. If you follow a few simple points you can panic the populace and stampede the media with virtually no risk of getting caught. All it takes is a little confidence. Here’s a simple “how-to” for aspiring top-level spooks:

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