Should sir tony blair be stripped of his knighthood

 

The question of whether or not Sir Tony Blair should be stripped of his knighthood is a complex one, with strong arguments on both sides.

Supporters of stripping Sir Tony Blair of his knighthood argue that he should be held accountable for his decision to join the 2003 invasion of Iraq. They believe that the war was illegal and that Blair misled Parliament and the public about the reasons for going to war. They also argue that the war has had a devastating impact on Iraq, leading to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and the displacement of millions more.

Opponents of stripping Sir Tony Blair of his knighthood argue that he should not be punished for a decision that was made in good faith based on the best available intelligence at the time. They also point to Blair's other achievements as Prime Minister, such as his role in the Northern Ireland peace process and in the establishment of the European Union's single currency.

The decision of whether or not to strip Sir Tony Blair of his knighthood is ultimately a political one. The Honours Committee, which is responsible for making recommendations to the Queen on honours awards, has not yet said whether or not it will consider Blair's case. If it does decide to recommend that Blair's knighthood be revoked, the decision would then be made by the Prime Minister.

The public is divided on the issue. A 2019 poll found that 61% of people believe that Blair should be stripped of his knighthood, while 39% believe that he should not.

It is likely that the debate over Blair's knighthood will continue for many years to come.