Blair on private visit

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday on what was said to be a private visit.

He was accompanied by his wife and children and was expected to travel around the country during his stay.

Tony Blair served as Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from May 1997 to June 2007. He was also the leader of Britain’s Labour Party (1994 to 2007) and the Member of Parliament for Sedgefield, England (1983 to 2007).