Documents reveal Tony and Cherie Blair were advised by senior officials to repay thousands in clothing discounts to avoid public scrutiny during his prime ministership. Officials felt the public would react negatively to the Blairs receiving significant discounts, sometimes up to 60%, from notable designers arranged by a personal advisor. From July 2001 to November 2002, the couple received £46,000 in discounts on clothing, paying only about £30,000, raising concerns over public perception and potential backlash depending on the discounts' disclosure.
Government officials expressed profound concern about the public's perception surrounding the substantial discounts enjoyed by Tony and Cherie Blair on designer clothing, which could attract scrutiny and backlash.
During the period from July 2001 to November 2002, Tony and Cherie Blair received approximately £46,000 in clothing discounts, highlighting the large difference between retail prices and what they actually paid.
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