added 2007 Sat Jun 9 20:11:41 by berkeley
The story of possible corruption between BAE and the Saudi government, and how the British government ignored it, is shocking. But we should not regard this episode as an aberration. Instead, it should force us to question the way foreign policy is thought about and practised in government today.
The story of possible corruption between BAE and the Saudi government, and how the British government ignored it, is shocking. But we should not regard this episode as an aberration. Instead, it should force us to question the way foreign policy is thought about and practised in government today.
added 2007 Thu Jun 7 22:25:31 by jovial
A few months before America and Britain invaded Iraq, my colleague Aditya Sinha had an idea. In those days, Aditya was editor of the Sunday HT ΓΆβ;¬" he has since moved up in the world and become Editor-in-chief of the New Indian Express ΓΆβ;¬" and he was keen to commission an opinion
A few months before America and Britain invaded Iraq, my colleague Aditya Sinha had an idea. In those days, Aditya was editor of the Sunday HT ΓΆβ;¬" he has since moved up in the world and become Editor-in-chief of the New Indian Express ΓΆβ;¬" and he was keen to commission an opinion
added 2007 Sun May 27 17:32:05 by TechnologyExpert
Adults in Britain are particularly critical of their prime minister and the American president over their Iraq policies, according to a poll by Ipsos-MORI. Only 17 per cent of respondents approve of the way Tony Blair is handling the current situation with Iraq, and just nine per cent feel the same way about George W. Bush.
Adults in Britain are particularly critical of their prime minister and the American president over their Iraq policies, according to a poll by Ipsos-MORI. Only 17 per cent of respondents approve of the way Tony Blair is handling the current situation with Iraq, and just nine per cent feel the same way about George W. Bush.
added 2007 Fri May 25 6:21:18 by catstevens
Here are some of the key quotes from Tony Blair during his 10 years as Labour leader:
Here are some of the key quotes from Tony Blair during his 10 years as Labour leader:
added 2007 Mon May 21 1:15:22 by _kam0_
The hagiographic re-writing of history after Reagan's death, and more recently after Gerald Ford's, should have prepared us for the inevitable whitewash of Blair's historic crimes following the announcement last week of his upcoming resignation, but on this occasion I do believe the media has surpassed itself.
The hagiographic re-writing of history after Reagan's death, and more recently after Gerald Ford's, should have prepared us for the inevitable whitewash of Blair's historic crimes following the announcement last week of his upcoming resignation, but on this occasion I do believe the media has surpassed itself.
added 2007 Sat May 19 19:50:45 by TechnologyExpert
In an interview with BBC radio, Carter was asked how he would describe Blair's attitude to US President George W. Bush. He replied: 'Abominable. Loyal, blind, apparently subservient. I think that the almost undeviating support by Great Britain for the ill-advised policies of President Bush in Iraq have been a major tragedy for the world.'
In an interview with BBC radio, Carter was asked how he would describe Blair's attitude to US President George W. Bush. He replied: 'Abominable. Loyal, blind, apparently subservient. I think that the almost undeviating support by Great Britain for the ill-advised policies of President Bush in Iraq have been a major tragedy for the world.'
added 2007 Sat May 19 14:26:43 by TimALoftis
hree explosions rocked Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone on Saturday as British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived for meetings with Iraqi government leaders, officials said.
hree explosions rocked Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone on Saturday as British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived for meetings with Iraqi government leaders, officials said.
added 2007 Sat May 19 9:47:25 by TimALoftis
Former US President Jimmy Carter has criticised outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair for his "blind" support of the war in Iraq.
Former US President Jimmy Carter has criticised outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair for his "blind" support of the war in Iraq.
added 2007 Sat May 19 1:55:13 by berkeley
So it was no surprise at all that Bush and Blair would be discussing al-Jazeera during that fretful confab in April 2004. Nor is it any surprise that Bush's answer to the "problem" of an independent Arab news agency would be to kill the s where they stand.
So it was no surprise at all that Bush and Blair would be discussing al-Jazeera during that fretful confab in April 2004. Nor is it any surprise that Bush's answer to the "problem" of an independent Arab news agency would be to kill the s where they stand.
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added 2007 Fri May 18 18:04:13 by TechnologyExpert
White House spokesman Tony Fratto said that President Bush 'will have a candidate to announce soon, allowing for an orderly transition that will have the World Bank refocused on its mission.' But a couple of the names being floated indicate that the administration has not learned its lessons from the Wolfowitz scandal.
White House spokesman Tony Fratto said that President Bush 'will have a candidate to announce soon, allowing for an orderly transition that will have the World Bank refocused on its mission.' But a couple of the names being floated indicate that the administration has not learned its lessons from the Wolfowitz scandal.
added 2007 Fri May 18 5:34:10 by y_soitenly
WASHINGTON - British Prime Minister Tony Blair paid a farewell visit Wednesday to President Bush, an opportunity for close allies to showcase their unity on the war in Iraq and hammer out differences on climate change and trade.
WASHINGTON - British Prime Minister Tony Blair paid a farewell visit Wednesday to President Bush, an opportunity for close allies to showcase their unity on the war in Iraq and hammer out differences on climate change and trade.
added 2007 Tue May 15 2:54:13 by populist
It is extreme folly to keep fanatics in office who have no respect for the US Constitution, civil liberties, and the separation of powers. The Bush Regime values nothing but power. Every day that Bush remains in office diminishes America and erodes its founding principles.
It is extreme folly to keep fanatics in office who have no respect for the US Constitution, civil liberties, and the separation of powers. The Bush Regime values nothing but power. Every day that Bush remains in office diminishes America and erodes its founding principles.
added 2007 Fri May 11 13:26:54 by gatitabonitasen
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said on Thursday he will miss British Prime Minister Tony Blair and is ready to work with his presumed successor, Gordon Brown, confident that he "understands the consequences of failure" in Iraq. Bush hailed Blair, his staunchest ally in the Iraq war, as a "political figure who is c
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said on Thursday he will miss British Prime Minister Tony Blair and is ready to work with his presumed successor, Gordon Brown, confident that he "understands the consequences of failure" in Iraq. Bush hailed Blair, his staunchest ally in the Iraq war, as a "political figure who is c
added 2007 Thu May 10 20:26:22 by STONERS
Quotations from British Prime Minister Tony Blair during his decade in office:
Quotations from British Prime Minister Tony Blair during his decade in office:
added 2007 Thu May 10 14:21:19 by lizbethxq
Prime Minister Tony Blair said Thursday that he will step down as prime minister on June 27, after a decade in office in which he brokered peace in Northern Ireland and followed the United States to war in Afghanistan and Iraq. Blair will leave office as soon as a new leader is elected for the Labour Party. He remains as head of government until h
Prime Minister Tony Blair said Thursday that he will step down as prime minister on June 27, after a decade in office in which he brokered peace in Northern Ireland and followed the United States to war in Afghanistan and Iraq. Blair will leave office as soon as a new leader is elected for the Labour Party. He remains as head of government until h
added 2007 Tue May 8 10:18:25 by gatitabonitasen
An under-recognized English political philosopher said, in 1776, in his work entitled Common Sense: "In America the Law is King. For, as in absolute Governments, the king is law, so in free countries, the law ought to be king; and there ought to be no other." Thus spake Thomas Paine, echoing the words of John Locke in 1690. There ought
An under-recognized English political philosopher said, in 1776, in his work entitled Common Sense: "In America the Law is King. For, as in absolute Governments, the king is law, so in free countries, the law ought to be king; and there ought to be no other." Thus spake Thomas Paine, echoing the words of John Locke in 1690. There ought
added 2007 Fri May 4 20:53:51 by MyWayOnNow
Scottish nationalists committed to independence from Britain became the largest party in the Scottish parliament on Friday in a severe blow to Prime Minister Tony Blair's Labor Party.
Scottish nationalists committed to independence from Britain became the largest party in the Scottish parliament on Friday in a severe blow to Prime Minister Tony Blair's Labor Party.
added 2007 Tue May 1 16:48:18 by macallan
On the 10th anniversary of being elected Tony Blair said he will announce his resignation next week, after which he will stay as PM for about 7 weeks until Labour chooses his successor. He expects "in all probability" that Gordon Brown will succeed him as prime minister "in the next few weeks".
On the 10th anniversary of being elected Tony Blair said he will announce his resignation next week, after which he will stay as PM for about 7 weeks until Labour chooses his successor. He expects "in all probability" that Gordon Brown will succeed him as prime minister "in the next few weeks".
added 2007 Mon Apr 23 1:49:36 by populist
THE corruption scandal involving the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has intensified, with police poised to charge some of his advisers. And an embarrassing document has surfaced that reveals Mr Blair's strategy for wooing and "flattering" wealthy donors.
THE corruption scandal involving the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has intensified, with police poised to charge some of his advisers. And an embarrassing document has surfaced that reveals Mr Blair's strategy for wooing and "flattering" wealthy donors.
added 2007 Sun Apr 15 8:50:07 by berkeley
But Mr Baker didn't believe a word of it. He said at the time: "The public out there can smell a rat and they don't think it's finished business either." The scientist's death was, the MP said, just too convenient, too riddled with inconsistencies and so unlike a man like Dr Kelly.
But Mr Baker didn't believe a word of it. He said at the time: "The public out there can smell a rat and they don't think it's finished business either." The scientist's death was, the MP said, just too convenient, too riddled with inconsistencies and so unlike a man like Dr Kelly.
added 2007 Sat Apr 7 21:34:30 by populist
Well, as the events of recent history have disclosed, Tony Blair is demonstrably a neoconservative, and if knowing more than a pompous academic from England about his own national politics qualifies as knowing quite a bit about the UK politics, then I suppose I am knowledgeable about English politics
Well, as the events of recent history have disclosed, Tony Blair is demonstrably a neoconservative, and if knowing more than a pompous academic from England about his own national politics qualifies as knowing quite a bit about the UK politics, then I suppose I am knowledgeable about English politics
added 2007 Tue Apr 3 16:13:27 by Karina
British Prime Minister Tony Blair says the way is open for diplomatic efforts to secure the release of 15 sailors captured by Iran, and "the next 48 hours will be fairly critical."
British Prime Minister Tony Blair says the way is open for diplomatic efforts to secure the release of 15 sailors captured by Iran, and "the next 48 hours will be fairly critical."
added 2007 Fri Mar 30 6:06:32 by spokerpoker
So, how are the war heroes doing at home with cost of living and quality of life?
So, how are the war heroes doing at home with cost of living and quality of life?
added 2007 Wed Mar 28 4:47:36 by populist
Tony Blair is pushing the United Nations to declare a no-fly zone over Darfur, enforced if necessary by the bombing of Sudanese military airfields used for raids on the province, the Guardian has learned.
Tony Blair is pushing the United Nations to declare a no-fly zone over Darfur, enforced if necessary by the bombing of Sudanese military airfields used for raids on the province, the Guardian has learned.
added 2007 Wed Mar 28 4:36:44 by populist
British Prime Minister Tony Blair warned Iran on Tuesday of a "different phase" if it does not free 15 British military personnel captured in the Gulf four days ago.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair warned Iran on Tuesday of a "different phase" if it does not free 15 British military personnel captured in the Gulf four days ago.
added 2007 Mon Mar 26 6:30:08 by STONERS
Prime Minister Tony Blair on Sunday called the Iranian seizure of 15 British sailors and marines "unjustified and wrong," saying in his first remarks on the escalating confrontation that London saw it as a "very serious situation."
Prime Minister Tony Blair on Sunday called the Iranian seizure of 15 British sailors and marines "unjustified and wrong," saying in his first remarks on the escalating confrontation that London saw it as a "very serious situation."
added 2007 Sun Mar 25 17:58:22 by corey.spring
British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Sunday that the 15 British sailors and Royal Marines captured by Iran were not in Iranian waters and warned Tehran that Britain viewed their fate as a "fundamental" issue.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Sunday that the 15 British sailors and Royal Marines captured by Iran were not in Iranian waters and warned Tehran that Britain viewed their fate as a "fundamental" issue.
added 2007 Tue Mar 20 1:20:49 by Aidenag
British Prime Minister Tony Blair struck a secret deal with the king of Saudi Arabia, assuring him there would be no criminal charges against anyone implicated in bribery in Britain's biggest arms deal.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair struck a secret deal with the king of Saudi Arabia, assuring him there would be no criminal charges against anyone implicated in bribery in Britain's biggest arms deal.
added 2007 Fri Mar 9 16:57:57 by Neophile
Officials from British trade association ELSPA have welcomed a speech by Prime Minister Tony Blair, which indirectly praises the British games industry and its contribution to culture and business.
Officials from British trade association ELSPA have welcomed a speech by Prime Minister Tony Blair, which indirectly praises the British games industry and its contribution to culture and business.
added 2007 Fri Mar 2 21:46:10 by Varadinum
The mysterious affair of Tony Blair and the picture he would rather forget began to unravel today when it emerged that it was digitally enhanced to spare the Prime Minister's blushes.
The mysterious affair of Tony Blair and the picture he would rather forget began to unravel today when it emerged that it was digitally enhanced to spare the Prime Minister's blushes.
