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Keir Starmer told to 'disown' Blair government's asylum plans for Scottish island

AN SNP MP has asked if Keir Starmer will “disown” plans drafted up by Tony Blair’s Labour government to set up an asylum holding camp in Mull.

The National (Scotland)

Tony Blair backed return of Elgin Marbles to boost London’s Olympics bid, released papers reveal

No 10 believed the Parthenon Sculptures could be a ‘powerful bargaining chip’ in the race to host 2012 games

Evening Standard

Alastair Campbell proposed legal threat to BBC amid Iraq war coverage row, files reveal

Government papers released to National Archives show animosity between broadcaster and No 10 in early 2000s

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Rwanda-style asylum plan was ‘nuclear option’ for Blair in 2003, records reveal

Report set out ‘radical measures’ to reduce numbers arriving, including setting up holding camps on Scottish island of Mull

The Guardian - UK

National archives: Barclay brothers lobbied Labour to scrap inheritance tax

Reclusive billionaire twins notorious for use of tax havens met then prime minister Tony Blair in 1999

The Guardian - UK

Tony Blair aides had asylum camp plan for Scottish island, records show

TONY Blair’s Labour government considered setting up a holding camp in Mull in a bid to drive down the number of asylum seekers entering the UK,…

The National (Scotland)

UK Archives Show Parthenon Marbles Role In 2012 Olympics Lobbying

The UK government tried to help Greece secure the Parthenon Marbles on loan two decades ago in a bid to drum up support for London's 2012 Olympics' bid, according to files released Friday.

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Blair considered loan of Parthenon marbles to help London Olympics bid

Then PM was advised to ‘encourage’ British Museum to agree long-term loan in return for Greek support

The Guardian - UK

National archives: Tony Blair was advised to work with militants in Kosovo

Former prime minister had concerns about being seen to be too close to the Kosovo Liberation Army

The Guardian - UK

Businessman in passports scandal asked if he should avoid UK until after 2001 election

Srichand P Hinduja spoke to diplomat over fears of embroiling Labour party in row, National Archives files show

The Guardian - UK

Tony Blair was warned Alastair Campbell had lost ‘all credibility’, documents show

Tony Blair’s private secretary advised him that his own authority was being undermined because Downing Street was seen as a ‘politically-dominated spin machine’

The Independent UK

Tony Blair considered sending asylum seekers to a camp on the Isle of Mull, documents reveal

‘We must not allow the ECHR to stop us dealing with [illegal migration],’ Sir Tony Blair said

The Independent UK

Tony Blair wanted to move Wimbledon FC to Belfast, declassified files show

The idea was supposed to help build 'strong cross-community support'

Evening Standard

Boy, 16, arrested after blaze in atrium of prestigious west London school

Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair’s sons and actress Hayley Atwell are among the alumni of the prestigious London Oratory School

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The National (Scotland)

Tony Blair's ‘ignorance’ of notorious murder during Troubles ‘appalled’ family

THE family of a solicitor gunned down by loyalist paramilitaries were “appalled” by Tony Blair’s “ignorance” of the case, National Archive…

The Guardian - UK

David Trimble was ‘extraordinarily rude’ to Tony Blair at Good Friday talks

Newly released 1999 briefing by Irish civil servant reveals lack of trust during tense peace negotiations

The National (Scotland)

Labour 'considering offshore asylum processing plans' as Rwanda alternative

LABOUR are reportedly considering plans to have asylum claims processed abroad as an alternative to the Tories’ Rwanda plan.

The Independent UK

Grace Campbell: ‘I’m moving into a different feeling of wanting to protect myself quite a lot’

The rising comedian, author and actor speaks to Olivia Petter about undertaking the ultimate dating challenge, carving out her own professional path, and what it means to share so much of yourself online

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The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: Farage discourse, AI toothbrushes and 12 more turkeys to leave in 2023

In today’s newsletter: Bad mob analogies, ‘dragon slayers’ and more annoying things we’ll be glad to see the back of

The Guardian - UK

Caution might get Keir Starmer into No 10, but brave ideas will be needed to govern

It’s not enough to say ‘time for a change’ – voters want clear policies on the NHS and welfare reform

The National (Scotland)

Tony Blair Institute rakes in $140 million in revenues despite criticism

FORMER prime minister Tony Blair’s institute is set to make $140 million in annual revenues after providing advice to more than 40 governments…

The Guardian - UK

UK mortgages: trial to rule on deals that left people with huge debts

Decades after shared appreciation mortgage launch, case brought by law firm due to reach high court

The Guardian - UK

The corrupting influence of political donations laid bare

Letters: Brian Basham on the part he played in a controversial £1m donation to the Labour party by campaigners opposed to foxhunting

Evening Standard

Tony Blair and JK Rowling among mourners at Alistair Darling's memorial service

Former chancellor hailed as 'man of great integrity' as politicians from across the political spectrum gathered to pay their respects

The National (Scotland)

JK Rowling, Ian Rankin, and Labour grandees mourn at Alistair Darling's memorial

POLITICIANS from across the spectrum came together to remember the life of former chancellor Alistair Darling, at a service which contained both…

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