Blair conference speech disrupted by protests

The British Prime Minister Mr Tony Blair's keynote speech to the Labour Party conference was interrupted on two occasions by …

The British Prime Minister Mr Tony Blair's keynote speech to the Labour Party conference was interrupted on two occasions by an anti-war protester and pro-hunting supporters.

Seconds after Mr Blair stood up to speak an anti-war protester shouted "You've got blood on your hands" before being led away.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair addresses the Labour Party conference
British Prime Minister Tony Blair addresses the Labour Party conference

Minutes later Mr Blair was interrupted by a larger protest with some members of the audience booing the party leader before also being led away.

One protester, Mr Tom Leek, claimed he had only joined the Labour Party two days ago. He was led away by police out of the back of the building into a police car.

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As he was being led through the exhibition area he was booed and jeered by visitors and people manning stalls.

Mr Leek, who said he was a member of the Countryside Alliance, said he was protesting against the "rushing through|" of the anti-hunting Bill.

In his speech Mr Blair today expressed "support and solidarity" for British hostage Ken Bigley. Mr Blair said his "thoughts and prayers" were with Mr Bigley and his family as they endured the 12th day since he was seized from his Baghdad home.