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Blair is accused of Cook 'snub'

Racing pundit John McCririck has accused Tony Blair of snubbing Robin Cook's family by failing to break his holiday for the ex-minister's funeral.

Mr McCririck mounted the attack in a tribute at his friend's funeral.

The flamboyant Channel 4 racing presenter said Mr Blair's absence was a "moral failure" and showed petty vindictiveness.

Downing Street declined to respond when Mr McCririck made similar criticisms earlier this week.

Chancellor Gordon Brown gave a eulogy to Mr Cook at the service at St Giles Cathedral at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh