Tuesday, November 26, 2013

There's no peace for poor old Mr Blair...

Why do events conspire so often now to prevent Tony Blair enjoying his post-Number 10 life of diplomatic privilege, first-class international travel and great wealth?

Yesterday, there were three big stories about our former Labour premier, none of them helpful to his reputation as a statesman and Privy Councillor.

Item 1: We are told his friendship with Rupert Murdoch is over because the media tycoon believed Blair had become too friendly with his wife, Wendi Deng, from whom he is now divorced. Apparently, Tony sojourned with her at the Murdoch ranch in California without the man of the house being present. A spokesman for Blair says there is nothing improper in his friendship with Ms Deng.

Item 2: It’s reported that the families of 150 victims of IRA terrorism accuse Blair of ‘conniving’ with Colonel Gaddafi to prevent them seeking compensation from Libya over the supply of Semtex explosives. A spokesman said Blair had nothing whatever to do with compensation legislation signed by President George W. Bush which deprived the 150 of the right to claim.

Item 3: Blair is ‘facing questions’ over the role of his Africa Governance Initiative (AGI) in Malawi, where the entire cabinet has been sacked, millions in foreign aid is feared stolen and an official ready to speak out about corruption was shot and seriously wounded in an apparent murder attempt. Full story...

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