Blair accused of hypocrisy over hostage crisis

The British Prime Minister was today accused of hypocrisy for refusing to negotiate the freedom of hostage Kenneth Bigley.

Blair accused of hypocrisy over hostage crisis
Sat, 25 Sep, 2004 - 15:45

The British Prime Minister was today accused of hypocrisy for refusing to negotiate the freedom of hostage Kenneth Bigley.

The charge was levelled by Robert Kilroy-Silk, UKIP MEP for the East Midlands and a former Labour MP for Merseyside in a letter to Mr Blair.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €10/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Mideast Wars Gulf Anger UAE summons Israeli diplomat to condemn Qatar attack targeting Hamas leaders
Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing had become ‘more political’, authorities say Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing had become ‘more political’, authorities say
Ireland Kansas St Iowa St Football Ireland set to keep hosting a college football game each season to 2037
CourtsIraqPlace: East MidlandsPlace: MerseysidePlace: Downing StreetPlace: Northern IrelandPlace: BelfastPerson: BlairPerson: prime ministerPerson: Kenneth BigleyPerson: Robert Kilroy-SilkPerson: LabourPerson: primePerson: ColonelPerson: GaddafiPerson: IraniansPerson: SyriansPerson: Yasser ArafatPerson: Kilroy-SilkPerson: Ken BarrettPerson: Pat FinucanePerson: Ken BigleyPerson: KenPerson: Huda AmmashPerson: Rihab TahaOrganisation: UKIPOrganisation: IRA/Sinn FéinOrganisation: IRA
<p>A memorial set up for Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Picture: Lindsey Wasson/AP</p>

Man, 22, arrested in Charlie Kirk’s killing ‘saw Trump ally as person spreading hate’

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited