Talking tough with Tony Blair

Published: 8:16PM Wednesday September 08, 2010 Source: Close Up

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Tony Blair was the first British Labour leader to win three consequtive elections, but for many he will be remembered, and in some cases vilified, for taking his country into the Iraq war.

While out promoting his memoir, A Journey, he has been pelted with eggs and accused of being a war criminal.

The book is candid but is, of course, a personal perspective that covers the wars, the power struggles, and dealings with the royals.

Close Up spoke to Blair in London about whether he was concerned about how history was going to judge him.

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