What seems certain is that - whatever role Mr Blair decides to take on - he will not pass up the opportunity to make some serious money at last.

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However, his party was not satisfied with that promise alone so they have demanded a law, or at least an attempt to pass a law, to make it happen.

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Scotland maintained their attacking intent at the start of the second half but failed to make the most of another scrum deep inside Argentine territory, Evans mis-placing a pass at the vital moment.

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While the Sudanese government and the rebels continue to make excuse after excuse, the world powers on the Security Council have at least managed to pass a resolution that puts more pressure on the regime in Khartoum to stop the fighting.

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