Tony Blair interview - in full - opinion - 01 November 2006 - New Scientist
www.newscientist.com/article/dn10422-tony-blair-in...This can be hugely exaggerated. I’ve visited one of the schools in question and as far as I’m aware they are teaching the curriculum in a normal way. If I notice creationism become the mainstream of the education system in this country then that’s the time to start worrying. As I’ve said, it’s really quite important for science to fight the battles it needs to fight. When MMR comes out, or stem cells, or GM, that’s the time to have a real debate.
What a creation ... | Extracts | guardian.co.uk Books
books.guardian.co.uk/extracts/story/0,,1389937,00...."I am very happy. I know that the honourable lady is referring to a school in the north-east [ie, Emmanuel College], and I think that certain reports about what it has been teaching are somewhat exaggerated. It would be very unfortunate if concerns about that issue were seen to remove the very strong incentive to ensure that we get as diverse a school system as we properly can."
What a creation ... | Extracts | guardian.co.uk Books
books.guardian.co.uk/extracts/story/0,,1389937,00....There is nothing more inspiring," he said, "particularly when one knew the old school that the King's Academy replaced, than to see the brand new buildings, the total commitment of the teachers and staff, and the pupils there eager to learn."
Bishop warns Blair over danger of creationism | Politics | The Observer
www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2002/apr/07/schools.pu...Leading clerics and scientists have warned Downing Street about their 'growing anxiety' over the spread of faith schools in Britain.
Led by the Bishop of Oxford, Richard Harries, and biologist Richard Dawkins, the group has called on Tony Blair to ensure that all school curricula be 'strictly monitored' to ensure future scientific and religious teaching in Britain is properly respected.
BBC NEWS | Politics | Blair downplays creationism fears
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6109346.stmThe prime minister has rejected worries about current teaching of creationism - saying it would only be a concern if it became the "mainstream" of education.
And God said: yes, Tony, invade Iraq - if you want to, that is | Rod Liddle - Times Online
www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/rod_l...Tony Blair has been explaining the extent to which religious faith should be allowed to intrude upon matters of state, to a bunch of God botherers in Westminster Cathedral. It's a tough call, apparently.