Blair flew to Singapore and back in a 48hr slog, in the middle of which he met and shook hands with every member of the IOC, knowing on his return he's hosting the G8 summit.
Well done him. That's what a PM should be able to do - and he did. Rubbing Chirac's nose in the proverbial while he did it is just a small added bonus....
As far as the budget goes, it's about time we spent some money on sporting venues and our Capital - well done London!!