There have been striking similarities between the way the Government has handled the unfolding Iraq crisis and the controversy over genetically modified crops. In each case deeply unpopular policies have been zealously pursued by Tony Blair. The difference between GM and Iraq is that, following last week`s unfavourable verdict on the GM crop trials, the truth has emerged before major damage has been done, writes the Independent.</p><p><a href="http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/environment/story.jsp?story=454811">Independent on Sunday focus on GMOs</a></p><p><a href="http://argument.independent.co.uk/commentators/story.jsp?story=454758">Michael Meacher: Science backs consumers' rejection of GM food - are you listening Tony?"</a>