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Friday, October 03, 2003

Finally getting through to them... 

The Advertiser: Bush to enter eye of British storm [29sep03]:

"UNITED States President George W. Bush will face a series of embarrassing snubs and potentially violent protests when he makes his first full State visit to Britain, prompting fresh humiliation for British Prime Minister Tony Blair over Iraq.

Downing Street has already begun a damage limitation exercise ahead of the planned trip in November.
Officials have vetoed proposals for Mr Bush to address Parliament, fearing he would face a mass boycott from Labour MPs.
Former presidents Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan gave speeches to MPs and peers during official visits, but undoubtedly such a move in the present climate would result in an embarrassing rejection by parliamentarians.
Lavish State banquets planned for the President at Buckingham Palace and Guildhall in London will be another source of controversy.
Traditionally these events attract the cream of the British establishment, but many politicians and celebrities are likely to turn down invitations to meet Mr Bush because he has become such an unpopular figure in Britain. "

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