All news on the topic: Tony Blair

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Coinbase ramped up lobbying at the heart of UK government ahead of crypto rules
Coinbase has been cosying up to the ministers and mandarins behind the UK’s upcoming crypto policy – and is already reaping the rewards
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Former No 10 adviser urges Andy Burnham to restore £1bn in foreign aid cuts
A former top No 10 adviser says Prime Minister hopeful Andy Burnham should reverse £1billion in foreign aid cuts if he gets into power and restore Britain to its position as a leader in the field.
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Starmer quits as PM after Burnham’s Makerfield victory triggers Labour collapse
The Labour leader concedes to growing pressure following Andy Burnham’s victory against Reform UK in Makerfield.
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From Blairite loyalist to northern rebel: who is the real Andy Burnham?
Waving his mic like a maraca, DJ for the night Andy Burnham joked to his audience: “This goes out to all the politicians in the room.”
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Burnham’s Makerfield triumph leaves Starmer ruined and Farage wounded
Victory for Labour. A heavy and wounding defeat for Nigel Farage and Reform UK. Triumph for Andy Burnham. Complete and utter ruin for Keir Starmer.
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Makerfield exposes why Burnham’s “politics of place” could decide Britain’s future
Having been on Reform UK’s target list as a winnable seat, Andy Burnham’s new constituency is a microcosm of Brexit Britain and the failed legacies of Thatcher and Blair.
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New defence secretary Dan Jarvis vows to secure military funding after Healey quit
The UK’s new defence secretary has said he is “absolutely determined” to provide the armed forces with the funding needed.
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Leaked Mandelson files expose criticism of Starmer, Cabinet WhatsApps and security fears
Peter Mandelson said the government would ‘never regret’ appointing him and attacked Keir Starmer’s leadership in private messages with Cabinet Ministers, the newly released Mandelson files show.
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Wes Streeting backs North Sea drilling and national insurance cuts in Labour leadership pitch
Labour should consider reducing national insurance and granting new oil drilling licenses for the North Sea, Wes Streeting said as he continued to advocate for the party’s leadership.
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Tony Blair turns on Labour, warning Starmer is “playing with fire” over taxes, welfare and Net Zero
SIR Tony Blair today launches a devastating attack on Labour over tax hikes, welfare spending, and Net Zero — warning his party is “playing with fire”.
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Andrew’s trade envoy appointment now at centre of widening Epstein-linked investigation
The late Queen was ’very keen’ for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be the UK’s trade envoy, according to documents that reveal the former duke demanded trips to ’more sophisticated countries’ and the ballet.
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Britain’s leadership chaos becomes routine as another PM faces collapse
The weirdest thing about weeks like the last one in Westminster is ... they don’t feel that weird anymore.
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Starmer lashes rivals as Reform, Tories and Greens attack Labour’s record
Keir Starmer has urged voters to choose “unity over division” in a rallying cry ahead of a high-stakes set of local elections.
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Farage’s £5m gift sparks probe calls as critics question undeclared cash
The former Labour spin doctor complained that the seven-figure sum given to him by Reform donor Christopher Harborne is "not even on the news".
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Former defence leaders have warned that the UK’s national security is at risk due to “corrosive complacency” within Sir Keir Starmer’s government
Former defence secretaries and Labour grandees have rallied behind a former NATO secretary general, who has warned that the UK’s security is “in peril” due to “corrosive complacency” from Sir Keir Starmer.
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Tony Blair says the left’s ’unholy alliance with Islamists’ is endangering the UK
Tony Blair has warned that some "progressive" politicians are failing to tackle left-wing antisemitism because they are unwilling to confront what he called an “unholy alliance” with hardline Islamist groups.
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Hollywood star Michael Sheen swaps drama for high-stakes reality game
MAN of many faces Michael Sheen has signed up for the next Celebrity Traitors — fresh from playing proven liar Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
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Starmer in crisis: Mandelson files reveal PM ignored Epstein warnings
It’s only going to get worse for Keir Starmer. He’s been forced to publish the first set of what’s known as the Mandelson files.
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MPs consider inquiry into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s controversial trade envoy role
An influential committee of MPs might initiate an inquiry into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s role as a UK trade envoy despite his arrest, as it has come to light that the disgraced former royal frequently urged ministers for a larger government role.
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Peter Mandelson quits Labour after Epstein files reveal payments to him and his husband
Labour grandee Lord Peter Mandelson has resigned his party membership following the latest release of Epstein files, which uncovered more of his connections to the billionaire sex offender.
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Tony Blair named to Trump’s Gaza “board of peace” by White House
Former UK prime minister Sir Tony Blair will take part in Donald Trump’s new Gaza “board of peace,” a White House initiative aimed at establishing long-term stability and a sustained peace in the territory.
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Blair government considered military options against Robert Mugabe but ruled invasion “not a serious option”, archives show
Archives reveal options considered by Tony Blair’s government for dealing with the Zimbabwean dictator in 2004
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Tony Blair reportedly dropped from Trump’s proposed Gaza ‘peace council’ after Arab states object
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will not take a leading role in Donald Trump’s proposed “Gaza peace council”, after multiple Arab and Muslim governments signalled opposition to his involvement, the Financial Times reports.
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Suspended peer Lord evans facing claims of receiving at least $1m from allegedly corrupt deal
A peer suspended by the House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules is now facing claims that he received at least $1m (£760,000) from an allegedly corrupt deal.
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Russian oligarch Fridman Sues UK under controversial ISDS rules
The UK is being sued by a Russian oligarch under controversial Investor State Dispute Settlement rules, the UK Government has confirmed.