Whatever the motives, whatever the spin, whatever the cynics may say, I have to say that I am really pleased that Tony Blair has decided to give the advance and proceeds from his memoirs to the British Legion.
I don't think that the donation is a cunning stunt or that is is a complicated tax avoidance scheme or that it is motivated by his wish to get into heaven and atone for his sins or that i is 'blood money' that seeks to remove or reduce criticism of his decisions past.
It is clear that the donation will cost him much less than the highlighted figure because of the tax relief that he will be able to claim - but that is a consequence of our tax system, not a consequence of his gift and he should not be criticised for that.
It is clear that his PR people have done their best to ensure that this story gains the preeminence that they wish - to maximise sales at the very least. Again, although I am exceedingly cynical about his motives most of the time, the beneficiary of this PR, if successful, will be the British Legion.
If you want to show your appreciation for what our servicemen and women do for us and on our behalf, and if you can afford to, please give something to this wonderful charity - the more the merrier!
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