Tony Blair: the decline of a war criminal

The "plan for action" to tackle climate change for the G8 summit next month has been drastically watered down following Tony Blair's visit to Washington, according to a leaked draft.

Climate change plan for G8 summit diluted after Blair's US visit
By Saeed Shah, The Independent


American officials lied to British ministers over the use of "internationally reviled" napalm-type firebombs in Iraq. Yesterday's disclosure led to calls by MPs for a full statement to the Commons and opened ministers to allegations that they held back the facts until after the general election.

US lied to Britain over use of napalm in Iraq war
By Colin Brown, Deputy Political Editor, The Independent


Tony Blair sat down for one of the most difficult diplomatic dinners in the history of the EU as leaders of the 25 member states locked horns against the background of a fierce conflict over the bloc's spending plans. Seated along the table from the French President, Jacques Chirac, his bitter rival in the budget battle, Mr Blair went into yesterday's four-course dinner of scallops and veal determined to defend the rebate on Britain's EU contributions, which is under attack from 24 other nations.

EU summit: The dinner from hell
Blair isolated over Britain's rebate as vital EU summit begins in Brussels with acrimony the main course on the menu
By Stephen Castle and Andrew Grice in Brussels, The Independent