Margaret Hodge, Tony Blair and Iraq

So, Margaret Hodge, minister for industry, has been quoted as saying that Iraq was Tony Blair's "big mistake," and that she had doubts in 1998 about Blair's attitude to foreign affairs because he had espoused "moral imperialism" -- trying to impose British values and ideas on other countries.

The comments were noted by The Islington Tribune, a north London local newspaper. Hodge made the comments at a private dinner with The Fabian Society think-tank, attended by the newspaper's editor.

Memorably, Hodge added: "I hope this isn't going to be reported."