Tony Blair would like Andy Burnham to take his advice on rejoining the EU. Should he? | Tom Baldwin
Tony Blair has advised Andy Burnham to prioritize rejoining the EU, a stance that contrasts with Burnham's recent emphasis on domestic issues. The article argues that Burnham's inward-looking policy approach may be insufficient to address the complex global crises currently affecting Britain. Despite past tensions, Blair remains a significant influence on Labour leadership, though Burnham is actively trying to distance himself from the former Prime Minister's legacy.
- ▪Tony Blair recently suggested that Andy Burnham should focus on rejoining the European Union rather than solely on domestic matters.
- ▪Andy Burnham has previously criticized Blair's views on neoliberalism and has sought to distance himself from the New Labour era.
- ▪Blair's recent essay argued that Britain lacks the power to stop global forces like the AI revolution and US political shifts.
- ▪Burnham delivered a speech at the United Nations addressing global issues such as Ukraine, Iran, and AI safety standards.
- ▪The article suggests that Burnham's current domestic-focused policies may struggle to deliver economic growth amidst rising global instability.
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Andy Burnham at the UN general assembly in New York this week. Photograph: Ryan Murphy/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham at the UN general assembly in New York this week. Photograph: Ryan Murphy/Getty ImagesOpinionAndy BurnhamTony Blair would like Andy Burnham to take his advice on rejoining the EU. Should he?Tom BaldwinThe former PM has been consulted by many who came after him – but Burnham might want to shake his New Labour past once and for allSun 27 Sep 2026 07.05 EDTShareTony Blair can, apparently, sound slightly wistful when he describes how he once had a cloak-and-dagger meeting with Andy Burnham, who wanted to talk to him about standing for the party leadership.
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