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Blair is weighed in the balance and found wanting.

Authors :
Kampfner, John
Source :
New Statesman. 7/19/2004, Vol. 133 Issue 4697, p10-11. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Examines Lord Butler's report and what it means for British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The report's criticism of Blair's political leadership; Issue of competence; How, in the decision to go to war with Iraq, Blair has been found wanting; Highlights of the report; questions surrounding Blair, including the legal advice presented by Attorney General Lord Goldsmith, days before the invasion; Background on Blair's decision; View that Blair's lack of political accountability was highlighted in the events immediately after publication of Butler's report; Reference to the Hutton report.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13647431
Volume :
133
Issue :
4697
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Statesman
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
13824308