Impeach Blair Campaign - Current Status

Current Status

Despite the lack of debate on the original impeachment motion, Adam Price has pledged to continue his campaign. However, with the resignation of Blair on 27 June 2007, the entire issue of impeachment is now moot.

In November 2005, the campaign announced a new motion (this time with the support of the Liberal Democrats) asking for a Commons committee to examine the conduct of ministers before and after the war.

On 23 November 2005, the campaign tabled an Early Day Motion:

"Conduct of Government Policy in relation to the war against Iraq"
That this House believes that there should be a select committee of 7 Members, being members of her Majesty's Privy Council, to review the way in which the responsibilities of Government were discharged in relation to Iraq and all matters relevant thereto, in the period leading up to military action in that country in March 2003 and in its aftermath.

The motion has collected 151 signatures, including some Labour back-benchers.

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