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The Impact of Saddam''s Capture on British Public Opinion; An Early Christmas Gift for Tony Blair and the Labour Party.

Publication: PR Newswire
Publication Date: 22-DEC-03 		Format: Online - approximately 1347 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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ROCHESTER, N.Y., and LONDON, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- In the hours following the announcement of Saddam Hussein's capture on December 14th, news commentators worldwide positioned it as an early Christmas gift for British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his Labour party. Findings from the latest HI Europe survey suggest that Hussein's capture was indeed an early Christmas gift, albeit a small one, for Blair and his party.

"As a result of Saddam's capture, 16% of all Britons are now more supportive of the position Blair has taken on Iraq, with almost no one (2%) less supportive," stated John Bremer, senior political analyst for HI Europe. "This has not only boosted Blair's ratings as prime minister, it has also served as a boon for the Labour party."

In early October, 28% of Britons rated Tony Blair's performance as prime minister as excellent or very good. In the four days following the announcement of Hussein's capture, Blair's approval rating rose to 34%. Support for the Labour party increased as well. Labour held a 4-percentage point lead (35 to 31) over the Conservatives in the three days...

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