New documents published today show that the previous Labour government did “all it could” to help Libya secure the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.
The Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war has focused attention on what may be a fundamental conflict of interest in the role of the attorney general, top lawyers tell Channel 4 News.
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair is heckled at the Iraq Inquiry as he admits “deep” regret for the loss of life during the war, and says force may be needed to tackle the “looming challenge” of Iran.
As Tony Blair faces the Iraq Inquiry, former MP and war critic Tony Benn tells Channel 4 News what questions he would be asking and what he hopes will emerge from the inquiry.
Tony Blair is back at the Iraq Inquiry to answer more questions about the war. Follow the evidence minute-by-minute via the #c4news live blog – including video and legal analysis.
Former diplomat Sir Roderick Lyne became Sir Rottweiler but then Tony Blair’s return to the Iraq Inquiry was eclipsed by another Downing Street drama, writes political commentator Peter McHugh.
Tony Blair has revealed he disregarded some of the legal guidance given to him by his top adviser in the run-up to the Iraq war. The former PM concedes there was “inconsistency”.
As Tony Blair appears again at the Iraq Inquiry, Channel 4 News examines the questions likely to be on the agenda as Tony Benn insists the former PM’s secret letters to President Bush must figure.
A leading QC tells Channel 4 News that there is enough evidence for the International Criminal Court to mount a case against Tony Blair. The former PM has faced the Iraq Inquiry for the second time.
As the Iraq Inquiry resumes public hearings, a written statement from former Attorney General Lord Goldsmith reveals Tony Blair’s public statements were at odds to the legal advice.
Jon Snow
The killing in Pakistan of the Governor of Punjab by his own bodyguard on Tuesday, marks a devastating new high water mark both inside and outside that country, blogs Jon Snow.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will ask to be granted bail when he appears before City of Westminster Magistrates’ Court for a second time today.
Former prime minister Tony Blair has been recalled to the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war for further questioning, the inquiry team announced today in a statement.
Gary Gibbon
Just been speaking to Tony Blair at his Faith Foundation on the Koran burning threat in the US. I asked what it said about the fragility of relations between East and West that one pastor with a tiny following could threaten havoc?
Gary Gibbon
How will Gordon Brown retaliate? And when? I understand he has been talking to friends today telling them not to retaliate right now. Gary Gibbon blogs.