Apologies for the late update to the site on this. Of course, Campbell’s appearance was designed to smooth the way for Blair when he attended recently.

Campbell, as predicted continued his web of deceit and backed Blair to the hilt, and himself of course, as although he wasn’t a politician in the true sense, he had access to all areas of Government. He was the one called upon to spin the information.

Blair’s official spokesman defiantly, and unbelievably, stated at the inquiry:

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I “defend every single word” of the 2002 dossier on Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction.

Parts of the dossier could have been “clearer” but it did not “misrepresent” Iraq’s threat.

The UK should be “proud” of its role “in changing Iraq from what it was to what it is now becoming”

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He also said that Mr Blair told President Bush privately in 2002 “the UK would back military action if necessary.”

Without any approval from Parliament, Blair felt he had the right to sign away the British Army as if it were his own Private army. Our men and women’s lives, and the lives of approximately a million Iraqi lives!

All to feather his own nest, for grace and favours and to massage his over inflated ego.

It is almost becoming a daily routine in Britain these days to see Political statements and activities that you couldn’t make up. No-one would believe you.

After 7 years, and more coming, of abject disaster, and countless lost lives and destroyed lives, along with our reputation as a country in tatters, Campbell added:

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I was privileged to be there and I’m very very proud of the part that I was able to play.”

He added: “I think that Britain, far from beating ourselves up about this, should be really proud of the role that we played in changing Iraq from what it was to what it is now becoming.”

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Campbell also revealed that  Blair had written to President Bush during 2002  saying: “If that cannot be done diplomatically and it is to be done militarily, Britain will be there. That would be the tenor of the communication to the president.”

The Lib Dems, who opposed the invasion, have called for the letters to be published, saying Mr Campbell’s evidence cast further doubt on the legality of the war.

Former Conservative Foreign Secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind, who opposed the invasion, said the letters would show the extent to which Tony Blair and George Bush were “hand in glove” over the issue and should be available to the public.

Campbell did admit a few important failings though:

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Campbell said he was “never in doubt” that Iraq would be found to have weapons of mass destruction and the realisation that they did not was “very difficult”.

On the invasion’s aftermath, he said it became clear within a week that things were not going well and there was a lack of “grip”. </blockquote>

Campbells’ testimony rolled on for a full 5 hours, and the sitting had to be extended.

Campbell’s life as an alcoholic in the past and suffering a complete  mental breakdown are well documented, so we won’t dwell on them. But when you look at the personality traits and failings of Campbell and Blair, it’s hard not be surprised how they were so easily  corrupted into egomaniac’s and megalomaniac’s.

It’s very telling that Campbell admits Blair supported him and helped him through his depression. It’s very clear Campbell would do anything for Blair.

A very telling quote was when  he said that the lowest point was during the “nightmare” of the Hutton inquiry into the reasons why Britain went to war in Iraq. The worst day, he said, “was when Dr David Kelly, the government adviser, committed suicide.”

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“I did feel if the inquiry had gone against us that it would have been really bad. If it had gone against us, it was not just me who was out of a job, it was Tony.”

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Again, you cannot make this stuff up. Only concerned for their jobs!

I would like to think Campbell won’t be out of reach of justice when Blair’s Judgement day comes.