Tony Blair says he should not be defined by the Iraq war

Tony Blair has told a Channel 4 documentary he should not be defined by the 2003 Iraq intervention and asked to be judged by his government’s wider record; the three-part series, including an episode on Iraq, is due to air on Channel 4 this week.

Tony Blair has said he should not be defined by the 2003 invasion of Iraq and asked to be judged by the wider achievements of his government. He discusses his time in office in a new three-part Channel 4 documentary that features interviews with family members and colleagues. The second episode focuses on the Iraq intervention and includes contributions from critics and former US officials. The series is scheduled to air on Channel 4 on 17–19 February at 9pm. Key reported details: - Tony Blair told the programme he believed his government did "an immense amount of good things" and should not be defined solely by the Iraq intervention. - The Channel 4 series includes interviews with members of Blair's family, former aides such as Alastair Campbell, and international figures who commented on post‑9/11 policy. - The article reports that some 179 UK troops died during Operation Telic and Ministry of Defence figures show 3,598 British service members were injured in Iraq. - The three parts of the documentary are set to be broadcast on 17, 18 and 19 February at 9pm on Channel 4. Summary: The documentary revisits Tony Blair’s record, including his role in decisions around the 2003 Iraq intervention, while also covering political achievements he cites; the three-part series will be broadcast on Channel 4 on 17–19 February at 9pm. What further public or official responses may follow is undetermined at this time.