Cherie Blair demands 'Don't you know who I am?'

Cherie Blair had a stand-up row with airport security staff — asking them if they realised she was the Prime Minister’s wife.

Mrs Blair, 52, wanted to take three items of hand luggage on to her flight.

But her husband Tony’s Government brought in a “one item only” anti-terror rule in November.

Fellow passengers told how Cherie held them up for eight minutes.



They heard her comment about being the PM’s wife after staff failed to recognise her.

An airport boss eventually let her through — with all her luggage.

Last night, Mrs Blair was accused of abusing her position at London City Airport.

Downing Street insisted Mrs Blair did not bend the rules. A spokeswoman said no argument took place. But asked if there was an “extended talk” with staff beyond normal safety questions, the spokeswoman confirmed: “That is my understanding.”