Member of Parliament Ann Clwyd, Blair's special representative to Iraq, said the news was "a wonderful Christmas present".

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Regardless, he was one of the best at what he did, able to cut through all the clutter and present either a cutting critique or a wonderful celebration of each film he watched, depending on whether he liked it or not.

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Every city, in this era of marketing and branding, likes to present itself as something special -- a destination that is sparkling and inviting, a wonderful place for families to settle in, or for businesses to set up shop.

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