The Chilcot Report

tapzilla2k

Well legal opinion seems to be that -
So I would guess he'll face civil actions from the families of British Service members at some stage. There is a very remote possibility that Parliament could impeach Blair for misleading Parliament (I think this was last used in the 1800's). Considered obsolete Impeachment - Glossary page

Over 2 million words and Blair can't even say on 5 letter word - Sorry. His ego will not allow it.

krish

yep, ISIS

SteakAndCake

He is now deceiving himself like he deceived the world in 2003.

SteakAndCake

Well at least we don't make major decisions without a clear idea what will happen and disregard experts any more. /s

Enki

Post conflict and the lack of planning and the arrogance of west that people of Iraq would or could embrace democracy after decades of brutal rule which had been supported by UK and USA. I'm sure if this had worked out differently and well for Iraq, Blair would have his fine legacy.

Good to hear the true legacy of Robin Cook and Charles Kennedy. I remember they were seen as some weak wet men of the time!

Cliff

And that is the crux of the matter. Blair's aims (but not his reasons) were to get Saddam out and install a new government. Had the mission been successful, then we would not be discussing it now.

SteakAndCake

Historically, has enforced regime change ever worked without colonisation though?  That it will succeed should have been the hope not the expectation.

SteakAndCake

Japan?  Germany?

Cliff

In Germany, the Allies actually ran the government of the respective occupied sectors.   They didn't leave it to the native population.  So the invaders and conquerors assumed the responsibilities of the state.   So yes, it wasn't colonisation but it also wasn't whatever the fudge Iraq was.

fluxo

Agreed, but it was an enforced regime change without colonisation.  And hugely successful with both countries having very stable governments.