Tony Blair's 'naivete' risked Northern Ireland peace deal
New book on peace process claims Bush administration thought ex-PM 'insane' for backing Sinn Féin parallel police plan
George Bush's administration, alongside the Irish government, viewed Tony Blair as guilty of "complete naivete" in considering handing over the policing of Northern Ireland's Catholic streets to Sinn Féin rather than the police.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Tuesday, 10 August, 2010
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