Monday, April 19, 2010

Tony Blair Stranded in Jerusalem

YNET NEWS: Former British PM's plans for general election campaigning due to Icelandic volcano ash cloud

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's plans for general election campaigning could be disrupted as he is stranded in Jerusalem, his spokesman said Sunday.

Blair was due back at the weekend but much of Europe's airspace has been forced shut by the Icelandic volcano ash cloud.

Blair, who led the Labour Party to three consecutive general election victories, has already made one speech in support of his successor Gordon Brown ahead of the May 6 vote.

He now represents the European Union, Russia, the United Nations and the United States in the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians.

But his return to the domestic political scene has been delayed by the ash cloud. >>> AFP | Monday, April 19, 2010