Iraq Inquiry: Tony Blair is recalled to give evidence

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Former Prime Minister Tony Blair is to be recalled to give evidence a second time to the Iraq Inquiry.

He is one of a number of key figures, including former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, asked to appear before the Chilcot committee again.

In January, Mr Blair defended his decision to take the country to war, saying he had no regrets about it and that Saddam Hussein was a "monster".

The inquiry said it wanted "more detail" in some key areas.

Earlier this year Chairman Sir John Chilcot said there could be more hearings if there were gaps in the evidence or points that needed clarifying.

The committee has now named the individuals who have now been asked to appear again or provide more information as well as a small number of new witnesses.

'Further evidence'
Mr Blair and other witnesses will appear between 18 January 2011 and 4 February.

As for his initial appearance, a public ballot will held to allocate tickets for the central London hearing - with a third of the 60 places set aside for families of those who served or were killed in Iraq.


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