Tony Blair is considering flying to Washington in a bid to rescue his ambitious G8 agenda on Africa and climate change, Downing Street acknowledged yesterday.
Mr Blair has not seen President George Bush since last year, but his aides recognise he is facing serious resistance to the government's plans to help Africa - to be tabled at the G8 summit in Gleneagles starting July 6.
Disappointment would be a serious blow after he and his government raised hopes of a turning point in the fortunes of Africa.
No 10 said no final decision had been made on whether Mr Blair will undertake personal visits, which could also include some EU capitals, or instead do the same persuasion work through video-conferencing.
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