But the relationship has come under increasing scrutiny following a UN report that accused Kagame's forces of war crimes, including possibly genocide, in the east of Democratic Republic of Congo, and charges that the Rwandan government is increasingly authoritarian after the opposition was effectively barred from challenging Kagame in August's presidential election. The White House has criticised Kagame for the suppression of political activity and made clear that it does not regard Rwanda as democratic. … [Read more...] about Tony Blair defends support for Rwandan leader Paul Kagame
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A disdain for rules that still haunts Tony Blair: The dangers for Britain of a Prime Minister making up international law as he goes along are clear, writes SIMON WALTERS
But Mr Johnson only has himself to blame for the most controversial element, his decision to go back on the agreement with the EU concerning Northern Ireland. Last November, when he was trying to woo Ulster Unionists to back his Brexit deal, he promised there would be no customs checks between Britain and Northern Ireland when we finally leave the EU. … [Read more...] about A disdain for rules that still haunts Tony Blair: The dangers for Britain of a Prime Minister making up international law as he goes along are clear, writes SIMON WALTERS
Tony Blair and Sir John Major accuse Boris Johnson of ‘embarrassing our nation’ and bringing shame on the UK over his plans to tear up parts of the Brexit divorce deal
The legislation, which the Government is hoping to crash through the House of Commons in the next two weeks, will enable the UK to unilaterally make decisions on key issues, like customs arrangements between mainland Britain and Northern Ireland, contained within the Withdrawal Agreement. … [Read more...] about Tony Blair and Sir John Major accuse Boris Johnson of ‘embarrassing our nation’ and bringing shame on the UK over his plans to tear up parts of the Brexit divorce deal
Blair and Major hit out at Boris Johnson’s plans to override Brexit deal
The Commons justice committee chairman, Sir Bob Neill, who has tabled an amendment that he said would impose a “parliamentary lock” on any changes to the withdrawal agreement, said he still contended it contained “objectionable” elements. … [Read more...] about Blair and Major hit out at Boris Johnson’s plans to override Brexit deal
Keir Starmer to hold regular press briefings to compete with No 10
These are intended to replace one of what was, before Covid, the two daily “lobby” briefings where accredited parliamentary journalists quiz the prime minister’s spokesperson, a process which is on the record but not filmed or photographed. Since lockdown, these have been replaced by a once-daily conference phone call. … [Read more...] about Keir Starmer to hold regular press briefings to compete with No 10
