They just got a different tool to use than we do: They kill innocent lives to achieve objectives. That's what they do. And they're good. They get on the TV screens and they get people to ask questions about, well, you know, this, that or the other. I mean, they're able to kind of say to people: Don't come and bother us, because we will kill you. Bush - Joint News Conference with Blair - 28 July '06

Wednesday, December 15, 2004

David Blunkett resigns

David Blunkett, the British Home Secretary, in an interview with BBC Radio 4 blamed the computer system for fast tracking the visa application of his lover's nanny, in error. He maintains his innocence of all the charges made against him.

The Guardian has the full text of Mr Blunkett's resignation statement here