No Surprise. Blair to Carlyle Group.

From an English tabloid, but it's been rumoured for quite some time. With the strong Bush ties to Carlyle and the sweetheart deal it really makes you reexamine Blair's motivations on the Iraq war.

TONY Blair is expected to join one of the most exclusive groups of businessmen in the world after he leaves Downing Street.

The PM is being lined up for a highly lucrative position with the Carlyle Group - an American-based investment giant with strong links to the White House and the defence industry. .........

The job could net Mr Blair up to £500,000 a year for only a few days work a month giving speeches and making "networking" trips on behalf of the company.