Mike111 0 #1 June 26, 2007 Well, that is what he is tipped as likely to be. Given his staunch (and IMHo correct) support of Israel, surely this will act as an antagonism factor in the conflcit despite his negotiating and manipulation prowess. more info : Blair 'to quit as MP to be envoy' Mr Blair has been Sedgefield MP for 14 years The Labour Party has been put on standby for an announcement by Tony Blair that he may step down as the Member of Parliament for Sedgefield. Officials said Mr Blair was expected to attend a meeting of his local party hours after quitting as prime minister. He is thought likely to quit if he is confirmed as a Middle East envoy on Wednesday by the Mid-East quartet - of the US, Russia, the UN and the EU. He has been MP for Sedgefield, which is in north east England, since 1983. Downing Street refused to comment on Mr Blair's plans, but a local source in his Sedgefield constituency said: "If he gets a job on the worldwide stage, I think there will be a by-election." There is also expected to be a by-election in Ealing Southall, prompted by the death of local MP Piara Khabra last week. It is likely both by-elections would be held on the same day. Russian relationship Meanwhile, representatives from the quartet have been meeting in Jerusalem to discuss the post of envoy. US President Bush supports Mr Blair in the role, but diplomatic sources told the BBC that frosty relations between Russia and Britain were behind a delay in any announcement. However, senior UN officials describe Mr Blair as a star player who will bring energy to the Middle East peace process. Speaking on his last full job as British prime minister, Mr Blair said: "I think that anybody who cares about greater peace and stability in the world knows that a lasting and enduring resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian issue is essential. "And I will do whatever I can to help such a resolution come about." Chancellor Gordon Brown will take over as British prime minister on Wednesday afternoonQuote Ahhh well he will be good at his role given his skill in the Northern Ireland peace process, but whta do you think? Good or bad? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JackC 0 #2 June 26, 2007 So long as he's not in the UK, I don't care. That said, I doubt he's too popular in the middle east and his track record on peace is a bit shakey having commited British troops to action five times in six years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #3 June 26, 2007 He's been ENOYING us and the Middle East for years., so what will be new? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mike111 0 #4 June 26, 2007 I would agree , especially over Iraq and all the uproar over that. Mroe so Saudi Arabia are a useful ally and maybe they would be better poised as a mediator. Who knows? But surely some of his actions like in Kosovo and afghanistan have been praiseworthy and would not that c0mpensate to a certain degree his actionin Iraq? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mike111 0 #5 June 26, 2007 His still has some allies there however.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #6 June 26, 2007 Not too many.... he's a twat (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mike111 0 #7 June 26, 2007 a bit harsh wouldn't you say tony?Mind you would you prefer the exact relica"dave" everyones mate Cameron or sneaky brown? i think the green party suddenly are appealing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites idrankwhat 0 #8 June 26, 2007 Quote He's been ENOYING us and the Middle East for years., so what will be new? Well done. And for the record, we're enoyed over here too. Sounds like he's still playing puppet poodle to our own Master of Disaster, Dubya. "At times he has had to bend with an American willingness to bolster Mahmoud Abbas, the Fatah leader, while ignoring the plight of 1.4m Palestinians in Gaza. The idea of Mr Blair doing this job is understood to have originated with the prime minister himself in conversation with George Bush, who then suggested it to the UN. The UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, is said to be a keen supporter and Washington was reported last night to have mounted "an enormous push" to ensure Mr Blair got the post. Diplomats said there was some disquiet over the way US talks with Mr Blair were well advanced before any details were shared with the other quartet partners." http://www.guardian.co.uk/israel/Story/0,,2111455,00.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mike111 0 #9 June 26, 2007 Well politically its the leats bush can do for such a stuanch ally desptie opposition from practically every quarter... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Stumpy 284 #10 June 27, 2007 Quote He's been ENOYING us and the Middle East for years., so what will be new? Two drums and a Cymbal.... Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #11 June 27, 2007 Cheers Dave. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #12 June 27, 2007 <> Nope. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
JackC 0 #2 June 26, 2007 So long as he's not in the UK, I don't care. That said, I doubt he's too popular in the middle east and his track record on peace is a bit shakey having commited British troops to action five times in six years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #3 June 26, 2007 He's been ENOYING us and the Middle East for years., so what will be new? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #4 June 26, 2007 I would agree , especially over Iraq and all the uproar over that. Mroe so Saudi Arabia are a useful ally and maybe they would be better poised as a mediator. Who knows? But surely some of his actions like in Kosovo and afghanistan have been praiseworthy and would not that c0mpensate to a certain degree his actionin Iraq? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #5 June 26, 2007 His still has some allies there however.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #6 June 26, 2007 Not too many.... he's a twat (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #7 June 26, 2007 a bit harsh wouldn't you say tony?Mind you would you prefer the exact relica"dave" everyones mate Cameron or sneaky brown? i think the green party suddenly are appealing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idrankwhat 0 #8 June 26, 2007 Quote He's been ENOYING us and the Middle East for years., so what will be new? Well done. And for the record, we're enoyed over here too. Sounds like he's still playing puppet poodle to our own Master of Disaster, Dubya. "At times he has had to bend with an American willingness to bolster Mahmoud Abbas, the Fatah leader, while ignoring the plight of 1.4m Palestinians in Gaza. The idea of Mr Blair doing this job is understood to have originated with the prime minister himself in conversation with George Bush, who then suggested it to the UN. The UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, is said to be a keen supporter and Washington was reported last night to have mounted "an enormous push" to ensure Mr Blair got the post. Diplomats said there was some disquiet over the way US talks with Mr Blair were well advanced before any details were shared with the other quartet partners." http://www.guardian.co.uk/israel/Story/0,,2111455,00.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #9 June 26, 2007 Well politically its the leats bush can do for such a stuanch ally desptie opposition from practically every quarter... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #10 June 27, 2007 Quote He's been ENOYING us and the Middle East for years., so what will be new? Two drums and a Cymbal.... Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #11 June 27, 2007 Cheers Dave. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #12 June 27, 2007 <> Nope. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
