Blair Faces Inquiry into £6 Million a Year Security Bill

Tony Blair faces a Parliamentary inquiry into the spiralling cost of his security after six police officers were photographed guarding the rear of his home.

Local residents say the presence of such large numbers of armed officers is making them nervous and affecting the once calm atmosphere of the upmarket neighbourhood.

Tory MP Mark Field will this week table a Commons question about the costs of protecting Mr Blair, estimated at £6million a year and rising.'

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