Tony Blair’s institute has continued to receive Saudi Arabian money

Ultimately, Mr Blair was of the view that continued engagement was “justified” despite the “terrible crime”, and no senior staff or board member opposed the decision, the spokesman said.

Former British prime minister Tony Blair (PA)

Tony Blair’s institute has continued to advise and receive money from the government of Saudi Arabia since the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, it has emerged.

The Sunday Times reported the former British prime minister’s organisation is involved in a multimillion-pound partnership helping with a modernisation drive in the country led by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.