The Latest Breaking News from Tony Blair

Starmer: Labour would bring back Blair-style NHS targets to fix ‘broken’ system

The opposition leader used interviews with two newspapers to set out his vision for ‘reform and rebuilding’ of healthcare.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Alastair Campbell plays bagpipes lament for late Good Friday Agreement figures

The former Downing Street communications chief played the tune in memory of politicians involved in the peace deal who ‘are no longer with us’.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Release of paramilitary prisoners in 1998 ‘horrible but necessary’ – Tony Blair

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern said the Good Friday Agreement would never have been signed without the decision to release prisoners.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

All ex-PMs invited to Belfast gala marking 25 years of Good Friday agreement

Invites include Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, accused of wrecking Northern Ireland’s place in the UK

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023

Decision to grant Adams visa in 1994 was ‘to get everybody involved’ – Clinton

Former US president Bill Clinton said he granted the visa to Gerry Adams but said there must be no fundraising on his trip.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

NI political parties need to get on with doing the right thing: Blair

The former prime minister joined Bill Clinton and Bertie Ahern for a discussion to mark 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Northern Ireland peace deal architect urges DUP to restart power-sharing

George Mitchell calls on party leaders to defy those ‘want everything their way all the time’

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

New bust of peace process mediator George Mitchell unveiled in Belfast

Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Sir Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern were among those who attended the ceremony at Queen’s University.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

South Belfast: PSNI statement on traffic and parking restrictions around Queen's University

Police said: "Drivers who have parked illegally on Elmwood Avenue should return and remove their vehicles immediately."

Belfast Live · Apr 17, 2023

Good Friday institutions need to be worked to secure their future – Blair

A number of political leaders, past and present, are gathering in Belfast for a conference to mark 25 years since the peace agreement.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023