On one hand, the amount of money, typically estimated to be in excess of four million pounds, will make a substantial differenceto the Legion, which looks after the welfare of serving and ex-service men and women.
On the other hand, some have criticised it as "blood money" or as a publicity stunt from an already wealthy man.
Blair was a disappointing Prime Minister. This is perhaps best revealed in Anthony Seldon's two volumes of history about him, Blair and Blair Unbound.
However, unless you are among the super-rich, £4m is a great deal of money. Blair didn't have to give it and was under no pressure to do so. It's a pity that some people and journalists have chosen to sneer at his action rather than consider the benefits it will bring to wounded service men and women.
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