Tony Blair sparks furious backlash by attending Iraq and Afghanistan memorial service

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Tony Blair sparks furious backlash by attending Iraq and Afghanistan memorial service
The former Prime Minister joined Theresa May, the Queen and Jeremy Corbyn in attending the service
By Chris Hughes  Mikey Smith
    12:47, 9 MAR 2017Updated15:48, 9 MAR 2017

Furious loved ones of troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan hit out at ex-Prime Minster Tony Blair’s presence a memorial for fallen servicemen and women today.

The former Prime Minister joined Theresa May, the Queen and Jeremy Corbyn in attending the service at Horse Guards Parade in central London, ahead of the unveiling of a national memorial.

The Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, as well as former Prime Ministers David Cameron and Sir John Major.

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