Tony Blair
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007
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I always thought my job was to build on some of the things she had done rather than reverse them.”
- These beliefs were condemned to the fringes of Labour, even though Tony Blair himself eventually confessedGuardiantheguardian.com/commentisfree/…
Britain should signal an intention if the terms are right to enter into a structured formal relationship with Europe and initiate a process of negotiation where everything is on the table but nothing agreed until everything is agreed.”
- In a foreword to the paper, Blair arguesGuardiantheguardian.com/politics/2026…The News Internationalthenews.com.pk/latest/1417488…
We should be clear that we want back into a formal relationship with the EU. But it must be a Europe on a credible path to reform, a Europe of nation states, a Europe capable of being a genuine global power.”
- In the report, Blair writesPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/tony…
- Highlighting his demands for a rethink on Brexit, Sir Tony wrote in the foreword to his think tank’s report titled Beyond Leave and Remain: A Path to Rejoining a Reformed EuropeThe Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…
If you want to drive through systemic change, you’ve got to drive it through from the centre.”
- Tony Blair once saidGuardiantheguardian.com/news/ng…
I will forever remember 11th of September 2001, as a leader but also as a citizen.... That day changed the world and 25 years on, changes the world even now.”
- Reflecting on the anniversary, Sir Tony saidThe Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…
The system has got more clagged up,
- she said, comparing the situation with the one she faced as a minister in the governments of Tony Blair and Gordon BrownGuardiantheguardian.com/business/2026…
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The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/world/uk…Pressing the Brexit ‘I told you so’ button is tempting for Ireland, but we should hold fire
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/opinion/2026…Trump wants Ireland to reunify
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/business/2026…Burnham is remaking Labour in his own socialist image
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/opinion/2026…Just more than two months into office, Andy Burnham was roundly praised for his first speech as prime minister at the Labour conference in Liverpool
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…UK‘s PM Burnham sets out plans to reshape public services
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/video/newsfeed…Burnham first Labour PM since 1970s to give proper revolutionary socialist speech
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…Labour supporters think Andy Burnham is a better PM than Tony Blair and Gordon Brown
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…Five tips to get arms like Tony Blair’s in your 70s
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/health/fitness…Tony Blair's think tank urges UK to work toward rejoining EU within a decade
The News Internationalthenews.com.pk/latest/1417488…Sir Tony Blair tells Andy Burnham to restart negotiations to rejoin EU
The Timesthetimes.com/uk/politics…Home Office orders review after two small boats reach Kent without being intercepted — UK politics live
Guardiantheguardian.com/politics/live…Ahead of the party gathering in Liverpool, chief political commentator John Rentoul is here to answer readers’ questions on Reform’s £72m war chest, the looming Budget, how Burnham should handle the unions, and whether Labour's poll lead is as solid as it looks
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…Reform would win fewer seats than Labour and Tories, poll suggests
The Timesthetimes.com/uk/politics…Kemi Badenoch congratulates Andy Burnham on stamina after three-hour Commons questioning
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…Kushner, Blair urge Gaza demilitarization at UN General Assembly sidelines
Haaretzhaaretz.com/middle/east…Lords demand ban on gambling adverts
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/business/2026…India stands in solidarity with efforts to combat terrorism: PM on 9/11 anniversary
Deccan Heralddeccanherald.com/india/india…Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in the United States, marking 25 years since the deadly strikes, and reiterated India's commitment to combating terrorism
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/india…25 years after 9/11, America and Britain still stand stronger together
The Hillthehill.com/opinion/national…Sewage discharges cause 'toxic cocktail' in rivers
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…The battle over Thames looks set to become the first test of the prime minister’s determination to bring Britain’s utilities into public control even in the face of concerted corporate lobbying and the threat of legal action
Guardiantheguardian.com/business/2026…Sir Geoffrey Boycott: I gave Harry Brook my number and never heard a word
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/cricket/2026…Kushner meets Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on stalled Gaza peace plan
CNNcnn.com/2026/08…Trump is expanding his Middle East outreach as Jared Kushner reportedly meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Hamas political chief Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/trum…Blair meets Hamas for Gaza peace talks
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/world/news…A delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya met Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad, seeking progress on the postwar plan and pressure on Israel to begin implementation
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/not…Trump ally Nigel Farage beats Count Binface in special UK election
The Hillthehill.com/policy/internation…Investigation into Nigel Farage finances resumes after by-election win
The Timesthetimes.com/uk/politics…Tony Blair’s son sets up defence business
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/business/2026…Nick Blair seeks funding for defence tech start-up
Financial Timesft.com/content/6b7c250d…John Cleese: I trust Restore’s Rupert Lowe more than rival leaders
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/news/2026…The Monty Python actor has been vocal on his political views for decades but has recently leaned to the right over concerns about immigration, free speech and Islamic fundamentalism
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/politics…‘Neoliberalism’ was good enough for Tony Blair
The Timesthetimes.com/comment/columnist…Ed Miliband 'has too much baggage' to be chancellor says top Labour donor
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/politics…Eight months after that risky prediction, Mahmood appears to be a frontrunner to run Britain’s finance ministry under Andy Burnham when he takes Starmer’s job on Monday
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/andy…Chancellor favourite Shabana Mahmood backed 50p income tax rate
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…Eight months after that risky prediction, Mahmood appears to be a frontrunner to run Britain’s finance ministry under Andy Burnham when he takes Starmer’s job on Monday
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/andy…What Chancellor Shabana Mahmood would mean for Britain
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/business/2026…Eight months after that risky prediction, Mahmood appears to be a frontrunner to run Britain’s finance ministry under Andy Burnham when he takes Starmer’s job on Monday
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/andy…U.K. Investor Concerns Ease on Reports Mahmood Could Lead Treasury
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/finance/investing…Eight months after that risky prediction, Mahmood appears to be a frontrunner to run Britain’s finance ministry under Andy Burnham when he takes Starmer’s job on Monday
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/andy…Starmer praises England team after World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer let his love for football take centre stage during his final Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) before Parliament's summer recess
Free Press Journalfreepressjournal.in/sports/ver…Andy Burnham accused of 'running scared' from scrutiny as he 'dodges' questions
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/politics…He now needs to secure nominations from at least three Labour affiliates, including at least two trade union affiliates, by July 16 to complete the nomination threshold
XinhuaNetenglish.news.cn/20260714/b307c…Fury at EU role in Thatcher 'coup' ignited Brexit campaign
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/politics…In the autumn of 2005, Tony Blair gave one of his most unhinged and fascinating speeches as prime minister
Guardiantheguardian.com/commentisfree/…Blair warns Burnham: Don’t raise capital gains tax
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/politics/2026…Sir Keir Starmer's likely successor is reportedly considering aligning the levy, which is paid on profits from selling assets such as second homes or shares, with income tax
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/politics…Digested week: Another PM bites the dust and it’s surprisingly moving | John Crace
Guardiantheguardian.com/uk/news…Documents relating to the Irish peace process at the British National Archives in Kew, London, are revealing about key moments on the way to implementing the Belfast Agreement signed in 1998, and the strategies of the British prime minister at that time, Tony Blair
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/opinion/2026…Burnham’s pick for chief of staff led firm that advised BP, Apple and Amazon
Guardiantheguardian.com/politics/2026…The likely next U.K. prime minister has chosen one of his oldest political allies in Westminster who helped him become an MP in 2001
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/andy…Andy Burnham to tap old Blairite ally Purnell as chief of staff
The Timesthetimes.com/uk/politics…The likely next U.K. prime minister has chosen one of his oldest political allies in Westminster who helped him become an MP in 2001
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/andy…Andy Burnham to tap old Blairite ally James Purnell as chief of staff
The Timesthetimes.com/uk/politics…The likely next U.K. prime minister has chosen one of his oldest political allies in Westminster who helped him become an MP in 2001
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/andy…Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister
CNAchannelnewsasia.com/shorts/kei…Less than two years ago, Labour party leader Keir Starmer spearheaded a historic victory in a British general election
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…King Charles Is Cycling Through Prime Ministers Faster Than His Mother
Newsweeknewsweek.com/king/charles…The King holds a pivotal constitutional role in the appointment of a new prime minister, one of the sovereign's few remaining personal prerogatives
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…A decade of chaos: Britain prepares for seventh prime minister
Deccan Heralddeccanherald.com/world/europe…A tearful Sir Keir unveiled his resignation plan in an address outside Number 10 this morning
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/uk…Britain’s return to the EU is only a matter of time
Financial Timesft.com/content/37af5cdb…As Britain approaches the 10th anniversary of its vote to leave the EU, the British are beginning to debate rejoining what they call Europe
Guardiantheguardian.com/commentisfree/…Tony Blair given larger role in Gaza by Trump’s Board of Peace
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/world/news…Former UK prime minister to assume a more managerial role on US-led body, while also taking on responsibilities relating to aid and continuing engagement with PA on reforms
The Times Of Israeltimesofisrael.com/tony/blair…FRIDAY, June 12, 2026
The Korea Timeskoreatimes.co.kr/opinion/today…Meanwhile, World Cup drama reaches fever pitch as David Beckham finally finds redemption against Argentina
The Independentindependent.co.uk/life/style…Nicola Sturgeon's shock revelation over next move confirms irony is dead
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/uk…Westminster has been mesmerised this week by the messages of a famous Blairite, Peter Mandelson, especially his damning exchanges with fellow carrier of the Blair torch, Pat McFadden
Guardiantheguardian.com/commentisfree/…Labour just got wake-up call it's been dreading — revolution striking at Starmer's heart
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/politics…Westminster has been mesmerised this week by the messages of a famous Blairite, Peter Mandelson, especially his damning exchanges with fellow carrier of the Blair torch, Pat McFadden
Guardiantheguardian.com/commentisfree/…Tony Blair’s ‘radical centrism’ got us into this mess
The Timesthetimes.com/comment/columnist…Westminster has been mesmerised this week by the messages of a famous Blairite, Peter Mandelson, especially his damning exchanges with fellow carrier of the Blair torch, Pat McFadden
Guardiantheguardian.com/commentisfree/…Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting and Tony Blair show exactly why Brits are sick of MPs
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/uk…Britain could yet appoint its seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote 10 years ago, after the turmoil that has engulfed Keir Starmer’s leadership since Labour’s May election results
Guardiantheguardian.com/media/2026…We should stop listening to Tony Blair — he fuelled the mess we're in
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/politics…His intentions may not have been benign, but Blair does Labour and national politics a favour, prising open the political omertà preventing serious discussion within parties
Guardiantheguardian.com/commentisfree/…Tony Blair shows why he can still call the shots
The Timesthetimes.com/comment/columnist…Tony Blair told Starmer to fight on, then attacked him for lacking a plan
The Timesthetimes.com/uk/politics…Keir Starmer's pitiful response to Tony Blair lays bare the awful state of Britain
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/politics…Kemi Badenoch: Tony Blair’s New Labour legacy is a country run by HR
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/politics/2026…In other news, the Pope has Catholic leanings and bears enjoy relieving themselves in the woods
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/politics…Transcript: Should Labour heed Tony Blair?
Financial Timesft.com/content/ec7cb1ca…Kemi Badenoch: Labour won’t change — Tony Blair is wasting his time
The Timesthetimes.com/uk/politics…Keir Starmer just admitted his 3 biggest mistakes since becoming PM
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/politics…Andy Burnham, the politician who threatens to topple U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership, has called for tighter regulation on AI, Big Tech and key industries if he returns to central government
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