1. Blair gets ready to say "sorry".
- Author
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Kampfner, John
- Subjects
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IRAQ War, 2003-2011 , *GOVERNMENT & the press , *PRESS & politics , *POLITICAL parties , *BIOLOGICAL weapons , *CHEMICAL weapons , *WEAPONS of mass destruction , *MILITARY journalism , *WAR correspondents ,BRITISH politics & government, 1997-2007 ,BRITISH prime ministers ,IRAQI politics & government, 1991-2003 - Abstract
Focuses on British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his position on Iraq. Blair's belief that history will vindicate his decision to go to war in Iraq; Indication by Blair's advisers that he may express regret for misleading the country regarding the mistaken intelligence on Saddam Hussein's chemical and biological weapons; Hopes for improved security in Iraq and reduced press coverage of the subject; Difficulties disconnecting Iraq from broader discontent with the government, and Blair in particular; Argument of David Blunkett, one of several influential cabinet figures who do not share Blair's scenario; Belief of a sizeable part of the Parliamentary Labour Party that Blair's position remains vulnerable; Blair's strategy; Outlook.
- Published
- 2004