Tony Blair’s essay on Labour failings gets full marks for being unhelpful
Tony Blair's recent essay critiques the current Labour leadership and offers controversial policy suggestions. His remarks have sparked annoyance among party members, with some questioning his relevance after nearly two decades away from frontline politics. Despite some praise for current politicians, the overall tone of the essay is seen as unhelpful and out of touch with contemporary political dynamics.
- ▪Blair's essay criticizes Labour's current strategy and suggests abandoning net zero policies.
- ▪He has received backlash from party members who feel he is becoming less relevant.
- ▪The essay is viewed as an attempt to influence Labour's direction before an important byelection.
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‘He is becoming less and less relevant,’ was one of the more polite responses about a man who left frontline politics nearly 20 years ago. Photograph: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreen‘He is becoming less and less relevant,’ was one of the more polite responses about a man who left frontline politics nearly 20 years ago. Photograph: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty ImagesTony BlairAnalysisTony Blair’s essay on Labour failings gets full marks for being unhelpfulPeter Walker Senior political correspondentIntervention by former PM almost feels designed to inflict maximum annoyance on his party Tony Blair says Labour must abandon net zero, support Trump and move firmly to the right Tue 26 May 2026 17.00 EDTShareDid Tony Blair ever mention he was quite good at winning elections? If…
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