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Cherie Blair acts out her kohl-eyed Diana moment By Janet Daley As a barrister, Cherie Blair knows very well how to use her powers of persuasion to try to influence the jury on behalf of her clients. In her dramatic and emotional statement last night, the Prime Minister's wife sought to appeal over the heads of the media and the political classes to the members of the national jury - the British public. It was a huge gamble. But, although the jury has not yet delivered its verdict, it will probably in the end pay off. Like all good...

Cherie Blair faces the media as the Downing Street Christmas tree lights are switched on. The prime minister's wife remains firmly in the media spot light after solicitors for convicted Australian fraudster Peter Foster said she called them to discuss deportation proceedings against their client. REUTERS/Dan Chung