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Blair may cancel book-signing
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September 7, 2010, Tuesday
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TONY Blair said yesterday he was considering canceling a book-signing in London this week to mark the launch of his memoirs, over fears the event would be hit by protests.
Three people were arrested after eggs and shoes were thrown at Blair, 57, as he arrived to sign copies of "A Journey" at a bookshop in Dublin on Saturday and some of the 200 protesters clashed with police.
No injuries were reported and the missiles did not hit Blair.
Anti-war campaigners and the far-right British National Party have said they would now protest tomorrow at the Waterstone's branch in Piccadilly in central London over Blair's decision to join the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.
"I don't want to put the public to a lot of hassle, the police to a lot of cost for what after all is a book-signing," Blair told Sky News.
"I think it's sad if you can't go sign a book without people physically trying to prevent you. As we saw in Dublin there are hundreds more who want to come and have their book signed than want to cause protest."
Tight security was already planned for the event. Waterstone's said all bags and mobile phones would have to be checked in beforehand. Those attending have also been told not to try to solicit any personal messages.
Three people were arrested after eggs and shoes were thrown at Blair, 57, as he arrived to sign copies of "A Journey" at a bookshop in Dublin on Saturday and some of the 200 protesters clashed with police.
No injuries were reported and the missiles did not hit Blair.
Anti-war campaigners and the far-right British National Party have said they would now protest tomorrow at the Waterstone's branch in Piccadilly in central London over Blair's decision to join the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.
"I don't want to put the public to a lot of hassle, the police to a lot of cost for what after all is a book-signing," Blair told Sky News.
"I think it's sad if you can't go sign a book without people physically trying to prevent you. As we saw in Dublin there are hundreds more who want to come and have their book signed than want to cause protest."
Tight security was already planned for the event. Waterstone's said all bags and mobile phones would have to be checked in beforehand. Those attending have also been told not to try to solicit any personal messages.
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