kjw Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Stunned silence filled the GQ Men Of The Year Awards hall as Tony Blair accepted a "jaw dropping" philanthropist of the year award on Tuesday night. The former Prime Minister was recognised for his charity work, but the announcement was received with shock from the crowd and disbelief by fellow politicians and other celebrities. Blair told the crowd: “I would like to dedicate this award to the people that work with and for my organisations. I feel the pulse of progress beating a little harder.” But Labour MP John Mann said shortly after: "It sends the wrong message. This sort of award should go to an unsung hero who has given up their time for charity." [more at link] http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/tony-blair-wins-gq-philanthropist-4155706 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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