'Cover-up' over Blair bad heart.Byline: BOB ROBERTS DOWNING Street has covered up the seriousness of Tony Blair's heart problem, an ex-minister claimed last night. Former Armed Forces Noun 1. Former Armed Forces - a terrorist organization that seeks to overthrow the government dominated by Tutsi and to institute Hutu control again; "in 1999 ALIR guerrillas kidnapped and killed eight foreign tourists" Minister Dr Lewis Moonie said: "There was an attempt to suggest the treatment was a minor one. It was not." Ex-health consultant Dr Moonie added: "Anaesthetising somebody and giving their heart electric shocks is not something you do in the routine run of medical practice." The Prime Minister was rushed to Hammersmith hospital in October. Mr Blair dismissed it as a minor ailment ail·ment n. A physical or mental disorder, especially a mild illness. and a one-off caused by drinking too much coffee. But Dr Moonie's claims, to be broadcast in a TV programme next week, will reignite Verb 1. reignite - ignite anew, as of something burning; "The strong winds reignited the cooling embers" ignite, light - cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"; "Light a cigarette" persistent rumours that the problem was more serious. The claim came as Mr Blair yesterday vowed to stand for a third term. He said: "When you are in my position, if you have a moment's illness it is translated into a crisis." A Downing Street spokesman said: "Our response at the time was based on medical advice we received from doctors." CAPTION(S): CLAIM: Blair |
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