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Biting Attack on Blair's Political Complexion
OUCH! Tony Blair came in for biting criticism yesterday as he was giving a speech in Scalpay. He was attending the official opening of the Scalpay bridge linking the island to Harris when he was ambushed by a determined bunch of Caledonian irritants. No, this was not the Scottish National Party. It was culicoides impunctatus, the midge, and it proved more adept at drawing political blood than the entire opposition front bench. But Mr Blair is not the first illustrious figure to fall foul of the midge. Bonnie Prince Charlie, history records, was reduced to "sighs and groans" one night on account of the performing terrorists. As Mr Blair found out, they can wipe the smile off anyone's face.
Robert McNeil Article:
The Scotsman Date: 29/08/1998
