17 December to 24 December
Here we reflect on some of the main business carried out by Tony Blair this week, the last few working days before Christmas.
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This week Mr Blair paid a surprise visit to Iraq, gave two major speeches on Europe and delivered his last monthly press conference of 2005…
"Europe has to move on"
Following the Budget deal which was finalised last weekend, the PM reported back to the House of Commons on the outcomes of the EU Council.
He said the European finance deal was "essential" for all Europe, a point he re-inforced the following day when he told MEPs in Brussels that there was "nothing to fear" from an enlarged Europe. Later, the PM met with the McCartney sisters who are campaigning for justice for their dead brother.
Seasonal visit to the troops
It was the last monthly Downing Street press conference on Wednesday. The PM looked back at the successes of the year but said 2006 would be a time to "push ahead" with reform of the public services.
Mr Blair made a surprise Christmas visit to Iraq where he met with British troops and held meetings with senior military personnel. In a radio interview, he said the world was "proud and grateful" for the work the UK’s armed forces were carrying out there.
Previous weeks
Look Back at the PM’s Week will return in 2006.
- The PM’s week December 10 to December 16
- The PM’s week December 3 to December 9
- The PM’s week November 26 to December 2
- The PM’s week November 19 to November 25
- The PM’s week November 12 to November 18
- The PM’s week November 5 to November 11
- The PM’s week October 29 to November 4
- The PM’s week October 22 to October 28
- The PM’s week October 15 to October 21
- The PM’s week October 8 to October 14
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