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Commons resumes after Blair powder attack

The House of Commons has resumed today following a powder-bomb attack on British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Wed, 19 May, 2004 - 14:32

The House of Commons has resumed today following a powder-bomb attack on British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Mr Blair was hit by purple powder thrown into the chamber of the House of Commons today.

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Courts Powder bomb Place: Westminster Person: Prime Minister Tony Blair Person: Blair Person: Speaker Person: Michael Martin Person: prime minister Event: Blair Event: Father’s Day Organisation: Commons Organisation: House of Commons Organisation: Questions Organisation: Fathers 4 Justice Organisation: Parliament Organisation: House of Lords Organisation: House

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