Tony blair

Armstrong recalls: “The prime minister was very clear about that when Jeremy was a backbench MP. And he was right; we shouldn’t have worked to deselect him. But I hope that Jeremy will now reflect on that and I hope that he will be absolutely determined to make sure it doesn’t happen under his watch.” … [Read more...] about Revealed: Jeremy Corbyn’s secret backer when chips were down – Tony Blair

A spokesperson for Blair described his interest in Albania as "genuine". "As was accurately reported on Albanian TV, Mr Rama said that if he became prime minister, he would like Mr Blair's advice on how to modernise government and implement a reform agenda. Mr Blair said that he would be happy to help, as both Albania and the region mean a huge amount to him, with the conflict in Kosovo having been an important period in his premiership," the spokesperson said. … [Read more...] about Tony Blair ready to answer Albania’s call

Mr Cameron is apparently forced to target pigeons because it is no longer expedient for him to pursue his real passion – more of a passion, probably, than the dull, compromised world of politics – of deer-stalking. He is reputedly that rare breed of marksman who can kill two such animals in one go using a “right-left” technique. Shooting pigeons is not an activity in which we are all in it together – you need constabulary to fence off the land – but apparently it relaxes Mr Cameron wonderfully. Without those dead pigeons, he would not be doing his job as well as he is. … [Read more...] about Bad Santa? He could be so much worse

Gordon Brown, London, 14 January 2008After the European Constitution was discarded, its successor - the Treaty of Lisbon - was in the process of being ratified by member states when Labour's Gordon Brown gave a speech to UK business leaders. It also came in the context of the global economic crisis which had begun a few months earlier. … [Read more...] about Prime ministers’ speeches on Europe

She said: “The Lib Dems cannot and will not end austerity. They cannot bring our country together or be trusted to deliver on their promises. They propped up the Tories for five years and imposed the austerity that has devastated our communities. Labour will do things very differently, and ensure our society is run for the benefit of the many, not just a privileged few.” … [Read more...] about Labour expels Alastair Campbell from party