I hope Tony Blair does not think that giving the proceeds from his new book atone’s for the terrible decision he masterminded in taking this country into an illegal war inIraq. STORY HERE. Whilst I am pleased that the British Legion rehabilition unit will get a much needed cash boost the simple fact is that Tony Blair has made a fortune since stepping down as the tarnished PM of this country whose actions made the UK and the world a less safe and tolerant place.