Sir Tony Blair
Former Prime Minister
Sir Tony Blair
Former Prime Minister
Tony Blair is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007. Leading the Labour Party, he modernized it under the "New Labour" movement, shifting it toward the political center and embracing market-friendly policies while maintaining traditional social justice values. Under his leadership, the UK experienced economic growth, investment in public services, and constitutional reforms, including the establishment of the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly. His tenure also saw significant international engagement, notably in Kosovo and Sierra Leone, where the UK intervened militarily on humanitarian grounds.
Blair Calls for Inquiry into Press Influence Amid Phone Hacking Scandal
- Thursday, 14 July 2011
Tony Blair has called for an inquiry into the influence of the press on politics, stating that the current relationship between politicians and the media is "uncomfortable" and needs to be re-examined. He believes that both sides need to have an open and frank discussion about their relationship, citing recent events and technological changes that have revolutionized news gathering and reporting. Blair has been accused of being too close to News International during his time as prime minister, but declined to comment on his own relationship with the company.
