Former PM Tony Blair was given an award for his 'global legacy' by Save the Children last year Save the Children has apologised over its decision to give Tony Blair an award for his 'global legacy' after a furious public backlash. Justin Forsyth, the charity's chief executive, said he was 'very sorry' for those upset by the decision, but insisted it was only meant to mark his work in Africa and not his entire time in Number 10. Mr Forsyth, a former Downing Street aide, admitted it would have been 'wrong' to give an award to the former PM for his political legacy rather than for his work on international aid.Justin Forsyth, the charity's chief executive, said he was 'very sorry'Charity chief insisted it was only meant to mark his work in AfricaMr Blair was handed the at a star-studded ceremony in New York last yearIt honoured his record in Government spending billions on foreign aid
'And if it had been for his wider legacy I think it would be wrong, but it was for something quite specific that helped _ and children.