Prime ministers
As the investigation into the Iraq war unfolded, Tony Blair's testimony on his decision to join forces with George W. Bush raised more questions than answers. While Blair claimed his decision was based solely on the possibility of Saddam Hussein developing weapons of mass destruction, historians and politicians
Prime ministers
Tony Blair's legacy is forever tainted by the disastrous invasion of Iraq and the chaos that followed. The former Prime Minister's actions, motivated by a flawed belief in his own moral superiority, have left a trail of destruction and misery in their wake. As Blair prepares
Prime ministers
British Prime Minister Tony Blair's chances of becoming the European Union's first president were dwindling last night, as opposition to his selection grew across Europe. A clandestine proposal by senior EU leaders suggested that the Left would nominate a candidate for the post of EU foreign
Prime ministers
A concerted campaign to appoint Tony Blair as the first European Union president has begun, with David Miliband calling him the "leading candidate" for the position. The Foreign Secretary emphasized the importance of Britain playing a leading role in developing a strong European foreign policy to maintain its
Political parties
British Prime Minister Tony Blair secured his third successive term as the leader of the Labor Party, despite his reduced majority and unpopularity over the war in Iraq. The Labor Party won 343 seats, a significant reduction from their previous majority, while the Conservatives secured 184 seats, a substantial gain
Political parties
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has expressed his desire to see Tony Blair win the upcoming British election, citing concerns that the Conservative Party has not done enough to achieve victory. In a transcript of an interview released by his office, Howard stated that he believes Blair has been "
Hussein, Saddam
The official inquiry into the British Government's handling of pre-war intelligence regarding the invasion of Iraq, led by Lord Butler, exposed serious flaws in the intelligence reports used to justify the war. The Butler report stated that the conclusions of the Government's pre-war dossier were "
Hussein, Saddam
Tony Blair's claims that Saddam Hussein posed a serious and current threat ahead of the Iraq war have been cast into doubt after British spies reportedly disowned the intelligence that underpinned them. The revelation comes ahead of the release of a crucial inquiry into the reliability of Britain&
United Kingdom
Prime Minister Tony Blair will launch a cabinet campaign to portray Labour as the true party of British values, countering William Hague's proposal for English-only MPs to vote on English laws. Blair will argue that Labour's commitment to the Union Flag and Britishness is stronger than
United Kingdom
Tony Blair will emphasize the importance of Britishness and warn of the dangers of English nationalism as he sets out his vision for the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister will argue that the creation of devolved institutions for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland has brought the UK closer together, rather
United Kingdom
Tony Blair, the then-Prime Minister, acknowledged yesterday that his ambition to join the single currency would be challenging due to Britain's economy not being aligned with its European partners. He stated that public opinion in the UK, which is against replacing the pound with the euro, shares his
United Kingdom
The relations between Britain and France have plunged into deep freeze as Prime Minister Tony Blair called for swift legal action to force a lifting of the ban on British beef exports. The move comes after the French government, despite repeated assurances of a compromise, decided to maintain the ban
