Liberty Medal for Tony Blair

FORMER British Prime Minister Tony Blair was in Philadelphia last night to receive the Liberty Medal for his global human rights work, even as his new memoir reignites debate on his political leadership and decision to go to war.

Blair was being honoured for his work with the Tony Blair Faith Foundation.

Organisers of the medal ceremony said they didn’t expect protesters to disrupt the event

Former president Bill Clinton was set to present the award to Blair.