Cherie admits conman link in flats deal

Cherie Blair today admitted that convicted fraudster Peter Foster had helped her buy two flats in Bristol at a discount and said any “misunderstanding” between No 10 and the media on the issue had been entirely her fault.

Until today Downing Street had said when asked about Mr Foster’s possible involvement that any negotiations which had taken place to purchase the properties had been conducted by Mrs Blair and her lawyer.