‘Save the Children faces a revolt by its staff after it gave a “global legacy” award to Tony Blair.

More than 200 of the charity’s employees have signed an internal letter condemning the “morally reprehensible” decision to give the honour to the former prime minister at a ceremony in New York.

The move places in jeopardy the charity’s “credibility”, it warns.

Justin Forsyth, the charity’s UK chief executive, was a special adviser to Mr Blair for three years. His chief of staff, Jonathan Powell, sits on the board.’

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