The Latest Breaking News from Tony Blair

Keir Starmer is threatening to leave our crises unchanged. So what social forces will he unleash?

From local councillors to climate activists, there is a growing group of people who won’t stand for Labour inaction, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2023

NHS ‘not serving its purpose’, says Sir Tony Blair

The former prime minister highlighted ‘terrible’ waiting times and post-pandemic pressures and urged more private sector involvement.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023

BBC should ‘stand up for itself more,’ Tony Blair says amid Huw Edwards furore

The BBC should “stand up for itself more” amid the furore following allegations made against Huw Edwards, Sir Tony Blair has suggested as the corporation’s leadership faces questions in Parliament about the story.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2023

Committee report is rightfully scathing on UK’s China strategy

The ISC’s warnings are unlikely to act as much of a brake on Britain’s approach to China

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

Rishi Sunak’s £32 Toby jug mocked for looking nothing like prime minister

Social media users were stunned by the jug, which some said looks more like Gordon Brown

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Economic gloom looks likely to sink the Tories. But Labour is taking no chances

Come the general election, the worst of Britain’s pain may be over, so Starmer’s slow and steady approach is the right one, says Guardian economics editor Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023

“It was a feeling of betrayal – they buy your record then come to a concert and whistle and hoot and screech… it all felt quite vulgar”: The time Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson nearly quit music

The band's rise to fame wasn't without its downsides

Louder · Jul 11, 2023

‘If you want cartwheels, I’m not your person’: Rachel Reeves on charisma, U-turns and rescuing the economy

Labour’s shadow chancellor is proud of her background, sure of her ability – and miserable about the choices she might face after a general election

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023

Sunday Brunch chaos as Tim Lovejoy forced to apologise over Alastair Campbell swear

Alastair Campbell, who worked as Tony Blair’s spokesperson and the Labour Party’s communications director, now hosts the hugely successful podcast The Rest is Politics with former Tory MP Rory Stewart

Daily Mirror · Jul 9, 2023

Scottish junior doctors call off strike after getting 12.4% pay rise offer – as it happened

Scottish government says deal amounts to £61.3m investment in junior doctors’ pay, the best offer for this group in UK

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023