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Blair Makes It As Middle East Envoy

Photo of Tony Blair courtesy of the BBC

BBC: Tony Blair is to become a Middle East envoy working on behalf of the US, Russia, the UN and the EU.

The announcement comes just hours after he stood down as UK prime minister and shortly before it was announced he was to quit as a Member of Parliament.

Earlier, Mr Blair said a "solution" to the problems in the Middle East was possible but that this would require "huge intensity and work".

Russia was thought to have opposed his appointment but has since agreed to it. Blair becomes Middle East envoy (more)

Mark Alexander