Tony Blair defends knighthood after Iraq criticism


Tony Blair has been appointed as Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, the most senior order of knighthood, by Queen Elizabeth II. – EPA pic, January 16, 2022.

FORMER British prime minister Tony Blair said his leadership should be remembered for more than the Iraq war, as he rejected criticism over his receipt of a knighthood.

The Labour party’s most successful leader, who won three successive general elections, was made Sir Tony in Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year’s Honours list.


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