29 October to 4 November
Here we reflect on some of the main business carried out by Tony Blair this week.
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This week saw a major climate change conference, a 7/7 memorial, a visit to Manchester and the resignation of David Blunkett.
A chance to celebrate
On Monday evening the PM and Cherie Blair held a 2012 Olympics reception. It was a chance to thank all those who had helped London win the Games this year.
Earlier in the day Mr Blair reflected on the EU summit in Hampton Court and met with Masoud Barzani, the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq where the two looked forward to Iraq’s forthcoming elections.
A chance to remember
Tuesday was a poignant day for Londoners as the memorial service for the victims of 7/7 took place at St Paul’s Cathedral (opens in new window). The PM and Mrs Blair joined the congregation, which included survivors and victims’ families.
The PM took time out to wish a happy diwali to those celebrating the ‘festival of lights’ before speaking at a crucial environmental conference. He told energy ministers from the around the world about the ‘blunt truth’ of climate change.
A ‘decent and honourable’ man
On Wednesday Pensions Secretary David Blunkett resigned. In an exchange of letters between the two, the PM paid tribute to the extraordinary contribution of Mr Blunkett to government.
John Hutton was appointed as the new DWP Secretary. During PMQs this week, the PM spoke about education, health and benefits.
Tackling ‘respect’ head on.
The PM headed north on Thursday to switch on the CIS Solar Tower project (opens in new window), the largest of its kind in the UK. He then stopped off in Manchester to visit an area which has been regenerated to rid the estates of the scourge of anti-social behaviour.
In a round table meeting with residents, Mr Blair was told that by working together, people had helped to ‘build bridges’ between young and old and created a feeling of respect.
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