Blair furious over report leak, says No.10

British Prime Minister Tony Blair today expressed fury at the leaking of Lord Hutton’s report into the death of British government weapons expert Dr David Kelly and suggested that there should be a full inquiry.

In a statement, Mr Blair’s official spokesman said: “The Prime Minister is very angry about the leak of Lord Hutton’s report.

“The government and Alastair Campbell have categorically denied that they have had anything to do with the leak.

“The Sun has said that the leak comes from someone with nothing to gain politically or financially from such a leak.

“We believe there should be a leak inquiry involving all the parties. But this is a matter for Lord Hutton, whose report it is.

“The Cabinet Secretary (Sir Andrew Turnbull) is in touch with Lord Hutton and we have offered the government’s full co-operation.”

The spokesman added: “Lord Hutton wishes to announce himself how he will proceed and we will co-operate with him fully.”