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Protester barges in Leveson inquiry, labels Tony Blair a ‘war criminal’

Written on:May 28, 2023

As Tony Blair gave evidence at the Leveson inquiry today, a protester appeared behind Lord Justice Leveson at the High Court and accused the former prime minister of being a “war criminal”. The unidentified man stormed in Lord Justice Leveson’s private office and accused Tony Blair of receiving £6 million from investment bank JP Morgan, which he linked to the Iraq War that defined his premiership. “This man should be arrested for war crimes. JP Morgan paid him off…

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Leveson inquiry: Tony Blair to be grilled over ties with Murdoch

Written on:May 28, 2023

Tony Blair’s links with Rupert Murdoch and his media empire during his tenure as British prime minister will come under investigation when the Labour politician appears at the Leveson inquiry today. The inquiry has so far stressed on the close ties between Murdoch’s empire and serving ministers, helping opposition leader Ed Miliband consolidate his position with attacks on David Cameron. However, questioning Blair could foil Miliband’s attempt to portray Labour as a party above…

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