Ashdown welcomes offer

London - The British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair, signalled a historic act of political co-operation yesterday when he formally…

London - The British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair, signalled a historic act of political co-operation yesterday when he formally offered Liberal Democrats seats on a cabinet committee.

The Liberal Democrats warmly welcomed the agreement, with their leader, Mr Paddy Ashdown, promising "constructive co-operation". - (PA)

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