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David Cameron 'will not block Blair EU presidency bid'
Paul Waugh, Deputy Political Editor17 Jun 2009
Tony Blair could be set to join the Brussels gravy train after claims that David Cameron will not block a bid to make him the first EU President.
The former Prime Minister would be in line for an annual salary of more than £250,000, a taxpayer-funded home, private office and priceless political influence if he is appointed to the new post.
Senior Conservative sources denied the Tory leader had come to a decision. "David has not considered it as we do not believe there should be a European President in the first place," a source said.
Mr Blair's chances were boosted this year when one rival fell out with French president Nicolas Sarkozy and another was appointed Nato secretary-general.
Reader views (10)
What part of "David has not considered it as we do not believe there should be a European President in the first place" have the commenters so far had trouble understanding?
Or how about, "Senior Conservative sources denied the Tory leader had come to a decision" - seems pretty clear to me, but then again, I actually read the articles before I comment.
- Rogan, Irving, 17/06/2009 19:27
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A man should be had up for war crimes not given a job as head of EU
- John Smith, London , England, 17/06/2009 19:23
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Do something and quickly this bloke will have us at war with the rest of the world.
- David., Chertsey.UK., 17/06/2009 18:46
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As Britain's involvement in Europe is based on a lie, what better person to lead it than Blair, the most proficient liar Downing Street has seen for many years.
- Warren Hertzberg, London, 17/06/2009 13:45
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It is increasingly obvious to the voting public that a Conservative vote will lead to more EU domination, and Cameron's support for Blair will only goes to show what future Conservative policy will be. This statement by Cameron will only increase support for UKIP, who are in the driving seat to capitalise on peoples fears of mass immigration and human rights laws with more EU rule.
David Cameron would appear be either very naive or have his own agenda on Europe.
- Lloyd, Glan Conwy UK., 17/06/2009 13:20
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He ought to block Blair. At least until we've had an open and public Iraq war enquiry. Some allege that the man is a war criminal, and his Labour colleagues are still refusing to allow a public investigation of that allegation.
- Nigel, London, 17/06/2009 13:17
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All of this going on without the Irish people yet having succumbed to threats and economic blackmail and approving Irish ratification of the E.U. Constitution. Choosing a president for something that may not come into existence seems a bit premature and presumptive. But, then again, the E.U. elite has never cared about democracy and what the people of Europe think. A new country being formed -- and the U.K. being turned from country to province -- all through lies and deceit.
- Phil Jones, London UK, 17/06/2009 12:23
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Did this man not do enough damage when PM of this country - Iraq war, ID cards, rendition flights, support GWB in everything, etc, etc.....He already has about 4 jobs.
Cameron is mad if he thinks that the country would support him in allowing this.
- Andy, london, 17/06/2009 12:20
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Not that it would make any difference if he did but Cameron really is an invertebrate isn't he?
- Bob, Cheam, 17/06/2009 12:10
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As the spokesman says the Tories are opposed to the post and I doubt very much if the Brussels politburo will be asking the leader of the opposition his opinion anyway. Can't believe that if the US has no vote anybody will support Blair.
- Mark, London, 17/06/2009 11:43
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