Blair ‘delighted’ as Mandelson takes centre stage

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Series Details 13.8.04
Publication Date 13/08/2004
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UK Prime Minister Tony Blair lobbied successfully for his close confidant Peter Mandelson to be given one of Europe's prominent economic roles. European Commission President-designate, José Manuel Barroso, announced on 12 August 2004 that Mr Mandelson is to be the European Commissioner for Trade.

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