High security for Tony Blair book signing | Paul Owen | Politics | guardian.co.uk

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Tony Blair will not be taking any chances at a signing to promote his memoir A Journey next month. The Bookseller reports that the former prime minister will be meeting his public at Waterstone's in Piccadilly, London, on 8 September. But Blair fans will have to comply with a number of strict conditions before being allowed near the great man: Customers cannot be photographed with Blair, there will be no personal dedications, and all bags, backpacks and briefcases must be checked in, along with cameras and mobile phones, before meeting the former Labour leader. Blair will sign a maximum of two books per customer. In addition, those wanting to have their book signed must show proof they bought it from Waterstone's that morning. They will then receive a wristband, although, as the Bookseller points out, this "does not guarantee Blair will sign the customer's book". Ouch. A Journey will be released on 1 September, as a hardback, and a special red and gold edition, as the Guardian reported earlier this week. Blair was reportedly paid an advance of £4.6m for the book.

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Blair fans? Well, security should have no trouble handling 3 to 5 individuals from within the whole of UK...

I wonder what would happen if one of those "fans" was trying to execute the arrest by citizen that Psyche was so keen on... No violence, as per advice, just "You're under arrest, follow me to the nearest police station. No? I am calling the police, then... Allo, I am in the Picadilly's Waterstone and I have Mr. Blair refusing to cooperate and follow me to the station. Can you come and arrest him?"

I wonder...

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OMG, one of you guys in London absolutely has to do that! I'd do it if I was there - I'd even buy a copy of the book for the privlege.

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Well, I can't remember what the guy was saying in the initial OP. Can you arrest Blair when he is not wanted for any crime by the police? Is there any outstanding complaint against him?

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