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08/12/2010
Blair Recalled Over Iraq Inquiry
Tony Blair has been recalled to give evidence in the Iraq Inquiry.
The former Prime Minister is one of a number of key figures to reappear before the Chilcot committee. Other witnesses include; former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, current Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O'Donnell, and former Chief of the Defence Staff Lord Bryce.
Earlier this year, Mr Blair defended his decision to go to war, saying that Saddam Hussein was a "monster", before stating that he had no regrets.
However, the inquiry have requested "more detail" in some areas.
Following the last hearing, Chairman Sir John Chilcot said there could be further hearings due to gaps in evidence.
The BBC confirmed that Mr Blair would appear at the inquiry after 18 January 2011 due to
needing "further evidence" on certain matters.
(BMcN/KMcA)
The former Prime Minister is one of a number of key figures to reappear before the Chilcot committee. Other witnesses include; former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, current Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O'Donnell, and former Chief of the Defence Staff Lord Bryce.
Earlier this year, Mr Blair defended his decision to go to war, saying that Saddam Hussein was a "monster", before stating that he had no regrets.
However, the inquiry have requested "more detail" in some areas.
Following the last hearing, Chairman Sir John Chilcot said there could be further hearings due to gaps in evidence.
The BBC confirmed that Mr Blair would appear at the inquiry after 18 January 2011 due to
needing "further evidence" on certain matters.
(BMcN/KMcA)
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Tony Blair has been called for a second time to give evidence in the Iraq Inquiry. Earlier this year, the former Prime Minister defended his decision to go to war, saying that Saddam Hussein was a "monster" before stating that he had no regrets. However, the inquiry have requested "more detail" in some areas.
Blair Testifies At Iraq Inquiry
Tony Blair has been called for a second time to give evidence in the Iraq Inquiry. Earlier this year, the former Prime Minister defended his decision to go to war, saying that Saddam Hussein was a "monster" before stating that he had no regrets. However, the inquiry have requested "more detail" in some areas.
19 January 2011
Release Of Bush Blair Memos Vetoed
The public disclosure of a number of secret memos between former Prime Minister Blair and ex US President Bush, sent during the run up to the Iraq invasion, has been blocked. The potentially politically volatile memos were determined to be made public as part of the ongoing Chilcot Inquiry into the war by the inquiry chairman, Sir John Chilcot.
Release Of Bush Blair Memos Vetoed
The public disclosure of a number of secret memos between former Prime Minister Blair and ex US President Bush, sent during the run up to the Iraq invasion, has been blocked. The potentially politically volatile memos were determined to be made public as part of the ongoing Chilcot Inquiry into the war by the inquiry chairman, Sir John Chilcot.
18 January 2010
Blair For Iraq Inquiry This Month
Tony Blair will give evidence to the Chilcot Iraq inquiry on 29 January, it was confirmed today. The former Labour prime minister will face up to six hours of questioning from the panel. Mr Blair will be the highest profile contributor to the inquiry into the US and UK invasion of the country in 2003.
Blair For Iraq Inquiry This Month
Tony Blair will give evidence to the Chilcot Iraq inquiry on 29 January, it was confirmed today. The former Labour prime minister will face up to six hours of questioning from the panel. Mr Blair will be the highest profile contributor to the inquiry into the US and UK invasion of the country in 2003.
31 July 2009
Blair Will Assist Iraq Inquiry
Tony Blair will face questioning from a panel investigating the lead-up the Iraq war. The official inquiry, sanctioned by Mr Blair's successor Gordon Brown, will be able to apportion blame for mistakes, however, only some of the details unearthed will be made public. John Chilcot, a former civil servant, will head-up the inquiry panel.
Blair Will Assist Iraq Inquiry
Tony Blair will face questioning from a panel investigating the lead-up the Iraq war. The official inquiry, sanctioned by Mr Blair's successor Gordon Brown, will be able to apportion blame for mistakes, however, only some of the details unearthed will be made public. John Chilcot, a former civil servant, will head-up the inquiry panel.
14 November 2006
Blair gives evidence in US Iraq inquiry
Prime Minister Tony Blair has given evidence to a US inquiry reviewing policy in Iraq. Mr Blair gave evidence to the Iraq Study Group via video-link.
Blair gives evidence in US Iraq inquiry
Prime Minister Tony Blair has given evidence to a US inquiry reviewing policy in Iraq. Mr Blair gave evidence to the Iraq Study Group via video-link.
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