Former PM Tony Blair has compared the negotiations between the USA and the UK over a potential trade deal to Newcastle United taking on Manchester City - calling it an 'unequal match'. The Newcastle United fan was making a speech on Brexit when he began discussing the potential agreement between America and the UK - something US President Donald Trump has promised will be 'fantastic and big.' Blair initially referenced any talks between the two countries, as like 'Man City playing Port Vale', remarking it was an 'unequal match' before quickly swapping Port Vale to Newcastle. 'Maybe not Port Vale, maybe Newcastle,' he corrected himself according to ITV's Paul Brand. However football fans, and those with a keen eye on politics were quick to point out that Newcastle beat Man City last season, and remain the only side in the Premier League to do so in 2019. That game took place on January 29 2019, with Salomon Rondon and Matt Ritchie grabbing the goals in a 2-1 victory at St … [Read more...] about Former PM Tony Blair uses NUFC in Brexit comparison
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Tony Blair praises Jeremy Corbyn
Tony Blair will warn Labour they should not agree to an emergency election until after Brexit is resolved. In a speech the former Labour PM will brand the idea of a pre-Brexit election an “elephant trap” set by Number 10. He will say Tory Brexiteers are “laying a trap, to seem as if pushed into an election against their will, when they're actively preparing for it". And in an extraordinary intervention, Mr Blair will heap praise on Jeremy Corbyn . In a speech to the Institute for Government, he will say: "In backing away from the idea of himself as a 'caretaker prime minister' Jeremy Corbyn has behaved responsibly, and if he continues to put country first, he will benefit the country and himself. Read More Latest Brexit news "He can now play a decisive role in how Brexit develops. "But he should see an election for the elephant trap it is. "If the Government tries to force an election, Labour should vote against it." He will add: “It is counter-intuitive … [Read more...] about Tony Blair praises Jeremy Corbyn
Does Tony Blair think free speech isn’t for everyone?
Brendan O'Neill 28 August 2019 3:42 PM 28 August 2019 3:42 PM Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email Whatsapp Not content with agitating against democracy with his relentless Remainer shenanigans, now Tony Blair appears to be aiming his fire at freedom of speech. Seriously, is there no civilisational liberal value this man doesn’t want to take down? A new report for Blair’s think-tank, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, says hard-right groups should be subjected to censorship even if they are not involved in any kind of violent activity. The report says the government should draw up a list of ‘designated hate groups’ — you mean a blacklist? — and these designated groups should be prevented from appearing in media outlets or engaging with public institutions. The report mentions four groups in particular: Britain First, For Britain, the British National Party, and Generation Identity England. These are all political … [Read more...] about Does Tony Blair think free speech isn’t for everyone?
Tony Blair refuses to say he will vote Labour
UK Politics 22 July 2019 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-49071878 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel Related TopicsBrexit Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has refused to confirm he would vote Labour at the next general election.In … [Read more...] about Tony Blair refuses to say he will vote Labour
Tony Blair leads messages of support for John Prescott
Tony Blair and David Davis have led well-wishes to John Prescott after it was announced he has suffered a stroke. The former Deputy Prime Minister and Hull East Labour MP was rushed to Hull Royal Infirmary on Friday after suffering a stroke, with his family breaking the news on the politician’s Twitter account on Monday morning. The news was released via a written statement at 11.30am, and within half an hour Lord Prescott had received hundreds of well-wishing messages. Leading those messages of support were fellow Labour politicians, with former Prime Minister Tony Blair saying: "My thoughts are with John, Pauline and all the family. Hoping very much that he gets better soon." WATCH: John Prescott talking about that famous punch Former Brexit secretary and Conservative MP for Haltemprice and Howden, David Davis, has said: "I hope John Prescott recovers completely from this stroke. My thoughts are with him and his family." Other MPs have been replying to the statement, with … [Read more...] about Tony Blair leads messages of support for John Prescott