January 29, 2004

Guardian Unlimited - Angry Blair claims vindication


A furious Tony Blair today declared himself totally vindicated by Lord Hutton's report and turned on his attackers, demanding apologies from both the BBC and the Conservatives.
Speaking to a packed, tense and tribal House of Commons chamber minutes after the law lord delivered his conclusions, the prime minister demanded retractions from the BBC for suggesting he misrepresented intelligence and the Conservatives for saying he was behind the leaking of Dr David Kelly's name.