David Cameron 'fast losing patience' with delays to Iraq War Inquiry

David Cameron has told Sir John Chilcot that he is "disappointed" and "fast losing patience" with the delay in publishing the report into the Iraq War.

The comments come amid reports the findings of the inquiry are "unlikely to be published for another year at least".

Sir John has admitted in a letter to the Prime Minister that he still cannot say when the long-awaited report will be published as "new issues" had been "opened up" after responses by individuals.

In his reply, the Prime Minister said: "I am disappointed that the Inquiry is not yet able to provide a timetable for the completion of its report.

"Since the establishment of the Inquiry nearly six years ago, the British public, in particular those who served in Iraq or lost loved ones in the conflict, have been waiting the results of your work.

"They, and I, had hoped for publication of your report by now, and we are fast losing patience."

George Osborne - who was standing in for Mr Cameron at Prime Minister's Questions today - also stepped into the row, telling MPs that those involved in the inquiry "should get on with it".

The inquiry was set up in July 2009 to look at the UK's role in the Iraq War, including the decision to invade and the preparation of troops.

Some 179 British personnel died in the conflict.

David Cameron's letter to Sir John Chilcot