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Sir Anthony Charles Lynton Blair KG (born 6 May 1953) is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007. He was Leader of the Opposition from 1994 to 1997 and held various shadow cabinet posts from 1987 to 1994.
Aug 16, 2023 · The former British prime minister, who left Downing Street widely unpopular, is back in favor with his party, Labour, which hopes his political skills can be an advantage as an election nears ...
Jul 5, 2024 · Tony Blair (born May 6, 1953, Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British Labour Party leader who served as prime minister of the United Kingdom (1997–2007). He was the youngest prime minister since 1812 and the longest-serving Labour prime minister, and his 10-year tenure as prime minister was the second longest continuous period (after Margaret ...
Jul 1, 2024 · UK’s landmark postwar elections: When Blair won the first of his 3 elections in 1997. FILE - Britain’s new Prime Minister Tony Blair, waves to well wishers in Downing Street, London, May 2, 1997. The upcoming general election on July 4, 2024, is widely expected to lead to a change of government for the first time in 14 years. In 1997, the ...
2 days ago · Indeed, Blair is reported to have spoken to Benjamin Netanyahu about Starmer, reassuring Israel’s prime minister that the current Labour leader, despite serving in his predecessor’s top team ...
Jan 7, 2022 · A petition calling for the removal of former Prime Minister Tony Blair's knighthood has collected more than one million signatures. The ex-Labour leader, who was in power from 1997 to 2007,...
Jan 5, 2022 · More than 700,000 people have signed a petition calling for former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair to have his knighthood removed. The ex-Labour leader, who was in power from 1997 to 2007, was...
Jul 20, 2023 · Sir Tony has “been on a redemptive arc,” says John McTernan, his former political secretary. Britain’s current woes have given the party a new appreciation for his achievements of keeping ...
Jul 19, 2023 · Tony Blair was warned there could be a UK terrorist attack "even more appalling" than 9/11, declassified government documents have revealed. Days after the 2001 US attacks, the then prime...
Jan 1, 2022 · Tony Blair, the Duchess of Cornwall, and Baroness Amos are to be appointed as members of the Order of the Garter, England's oldest and most senior order of chivalry.
