Blair pictured grinning on a yacht just five weeks after claiming there will ‘not be a day’ when he doesn’t re-live Iraq War
Former PM looked like he didn’t have a care in the world as he relaxed with his wife Cherie in designer swimshorts
SUNNING himself in Sicily Tony Blair is pictured grinning on a yacht just weeks after claiming there will 'not be a day' when he doesn't re-live the Iraq War.
The former Prime Minister looked like he didn’t have a care in the world as he relaxed with his wife Cherie in designer swimshorts on the Italian island.
It was a world away from his last public appearance, when he gave a tearful speech after the Chilcot report into the Iraq war.
During a marathon press conference in central London after the publication of the two-million word inquiry, he revealed his “sorrow” over the conflict.
The ex-Labour leader was heavily criticised by its author Sir John Chilcot for his actions in the run-up to the war, and the lack of planning for the aftermath.
But despite looking gaunt as he apologised to the families of those who died in the conflict, he looks happy and carefree on his holiday.
Relaxing in a pair of jazzy trunks and sunglasses, he sunned himself on a trip to the Mediterranean island of Lipari.
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Mr Blair is the second former PM to be spotted on holiday this summer, after David Cameron was pictured in Corsica with his family last week.
He was also seen in designer swimwear, sporting a pair of £225 Orlebar Brown trunks during their £15,000 break.
Mr Blair had earlier met Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama, who he was named an advisor to three years ago.
It came to light when the country's socialist leader posted a picture of the pair on Facebook, and the 63-year-old was spotted arriving in the country last week by helicopter.
A spokeswoman for Mr Rama said Mr Blair had been making a 'short and private visit', a description echoed in a statement by his office.
She added: “Mr Blair has never been paid for anything from the Albanian government.”
