its probably a mix of things. the iraq war, the rise of right wing government in the north of england, prison terms for people for years without trial, time spent in prison by some the bombers and their views becoming radicalised by this.
i dont think that anyone could deny that the two are linked.
as for blair leaving, we all wish he would but he seems to want to cling to every last bit of power that he has. he has constantly changed his status on the subject and no one trusts him in the slightest.
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