Protest disrupts Blair evidence
An investigation has been ordered after a protester burst into the Leveson Inquiry as Tony Blair was giving evidence and yelled "this man should be arrested for war crimes." David Lawley-Wakelin said it was "surprisingly easy" to get into the court.
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Lord Leveson has ordered an inquiry into how the protester entered the courtroom.
In response to the protester's outburst, Mr Blair said: "Can I just say on the record what he said about Iraq and JP Morgan is completely and totally untrue. I have never had a conversation with them about that."
Protester outburst at Leveson Inquiry as Blair gives evidence
Following the outburst Lord Leveson asked for an investigation into how the man gained access to the courtroom and apologised to Tony Blair.
The protester branded Mr Blair a "war criminal" and claimed he had links with JP Morgan.
Mr Blair added: "Can I just say on the record what he said about Iraq and JP Morgan is completely and totally untrue. I have never had a conversation with them about that."