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Tony Blair sought to avoid reports of ‘snuggling up’ to Berlusconi, files show

Envoy urged No 10 to exploit opportunities presented by tycoon’s premiership while ‘holding our noses’, archives reveal

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023

Tony Blair feared headlines over ‘snuggling up’ to controversial Italian PM

FORMER Prime Minister Blair was desperate to avoid claims he was “snuggling up” to Silvio Berlusconi, according to National Archive files...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023

Blair desperate to avoid charges of ‘snuggling up’ to Berlusconi, files show

Newly released papers show the former PM saw the controversial Italian leader as an ‘essential’ ally in Europe.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

MLAs returning to Stormont would be like collaborators says Baroness Kate Hoey

The former Labour MP is a firm supporter of Brexit

Belfast Live · Mar 29, 2023

Peter Hain: Neil Aggett died fighting apartheid – South Africa's rulers have betrayed the struggle

Neil Aggett, the trade unionist and anti-apartheid activist who died in detention at the hands of police 41 years ago, was one of very few white South Africans who actively fought apartheid. He was only 29 when he died.

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2023

Affordable childcare is one way to boost Britain’s birth rate

Expensive creches, lack of access to fertility treatment, worry about the environment – there are many reasons why young women choose not to have children

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2022

Labour's Brexit policies pushing Scotland towards independence, warns peer

A FORMER Labour cabinet minister has called on Keir Starmer to develop policies that prevent the party from driving Scotland towards independence.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2022

Starmer must tackle economic ‘disaster’ of Brexit, warn Labour grandees

Peter Hain says Labour leader must have plans ready to limit the damage caused by leaving the EU if he becomes PM

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022

Labour in bid to avert Northern Ireland power cuts as result of Brexit legislation

Exclusive: Peter Hain to table amendment in House of Lords to protect single energy market

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2022

Ban Bain & Co from US government contracts, Joe Biden is urged

Labour peer calls on US president to follow UK in banning firm over misconduct in South Africa

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2022