just curious...... it would be helpful if you had something you could link to so we could see what this is all about *before* downloading large files that take time and use resources. Help us be educated media consumers. No need to write a large story - just a link would be nice
The Trial of Tony Blair--manchester, UK 12 March 2004
by Chris Edwards
Sunday Mar 28th, 2004 3:18 AM
Sorry, processing and uploading (only 128k upload) video files took so much time that I forgot to add the context.
The "Trial of Tony Blair" was a fringe event at the Labour Party Spring Conference held in Manchester, UK on 12 March 2004--organised by the Stop the War Coaltion. Tony Blair was staying at the plush Midland Hotel less than a hundred yards from the hall where the trial took place. In between was a veritable army of police, armed officers, Tactical Aid Group and Special Branch (the UK's political police). Blair had of course been invited to the meeting to defend himself, but, curiously, declined to attend.
The case for the prosecution was presented by Chris Coverdale of Legal Action Against War (LAAW), former MI5 whistleblower David Shayler and his partner Annie Machon--also a former MI5 officer. Ghada Razuki of the Stop the War Coalition also spoke.
They were followed by 40 witnesses from the floor who were given 1 minute each to speak.
The meeting was presided over by a judge in full regalia including a superb wig. Two grinning statues of Blair also adorned the platform.
The jury--the people at the event--voted Blair gulity. The verdict was unanimous.
Thanks for the files!
The "Trial of Tony Blair" was a fringe event at the Labour Party Spring Conference held in Manchester, UK on 12 March 2004--organised by the Stop the War Coaltion. Tony Blair was staying at the plush Midland Hotel less than a hundred yards from the hall where the trial took place. In between was a veritable army of police, armed officers, Tactical Aid Group and Special Branch (the UK's political police). Blair had of course been invited to the meeting to defend himself, but, curiously, declined to attend.
The case for the prosecution was presented by Chris Coverdale of Legal Action Against War (LAAW), former MI5 whistleblower David Shayler and his partner Annie Machon--also a former MI5 officer. Ghada Razuki of the Stop the War Coalition also spoke.
They were followed by 40 witnesses from the floor who were given 1 minute each to speak.
The meeting was presided over by a judge in full regalia including a superb wig. Two grinning statues of Blair also adorned the platform.
The jury--the people at the event--voted Blair gulity. The verdict was unanimous.