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April 26 CBC News 5,6 - revised
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With just over a week to go before a general election in Britain, the war in Iraq has come back to haunt Prime Minister Tony Blair. Today, a long time backbenchers from Blair’s Labor Party quit the ranks. Brian Segmaure (name) says he is horrified at the way Blair’s run the country, their defection comes as the opposition leaders are also attacking the Prime Minister integrity in an effort to sway voters. Lura Lanch (name) reports./ s3 ]/ s" o5 M# u3 X
Backbenchers for 27 years, a maverick, and MP not even running with around, Brian Segmaure admits he’s timed his announcement to do maximum damage. ; i, n$ h/ F& [& E1 r) j% M
“I urge everyone from the center and left British politics to give Blair a bloody nose at the election.” Segmaure (name) has joined Britain third party, the Liberal Democrats. For the last few days, they’ve been resurrecting the Iraq war, tapping into the simmering resentment many voters still feel about Tony Blair decision to take the nation into battle. The conservative have gone farther calling Blair a liar. After new report suggests the Attorney General warned the government the war in 2003 wasn’t legal. Campaign at a new school today, the Prime Minister showed his frustration at being forced of message.
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2 a8 X; |" N! l' n. E; [: M The Labor Party enjoyed a considerable lead in most national polls. But Blair is still urging his supporters to get out in vote, suggesting he is worry Iraq war might cost him seats if the voters do decide to punish him. Lura Lanch (name), CBC news, London.
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) a' ]! d% L' v# _ z: ?2 MThe last of the survivors has been rescued from the wreckage of the train crash in western Japan. The train slipped on it’s tracks and slammed on apartment complex yesterday. At least 73 people died in the accident. Investigation in the crash has focused on the speed of the train and the possible professional negligence of the 23 years old driver.
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