Blair’s advice for Labour fails to engage with inequality, senior party figures say
Tony Blair's recent critique of the Labour party has drawn criticism from senior figures who argue it overlooks key issues like inequality. Andy Burnham and Torsten Bell highlighted that Blair's analysis fails to address the current political landscape and the realities faced by the electorate. They emphasized the need for a deeper engagement with policy rather than broad critiques.
- ▪Tony Blair criticized the Labour party's performance under Keir Starmer in a lengthy essay.
- ▪Senior Labour figures, including Andy Burnham, argue that Blair's critique fails to address inequality and austerity issues.
- ▪Torsten Bell stated that while Blair made compelling arguments, they lacked serious policy engagement and did not reflect the current political climate.
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Tony Blair has published a lengthy critique of Labour’s time in office under Keir Starmer. Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/APView image in fullscreenTony Blair has published a lengthy critique of Labour’s time in office under Keir Starmer. Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/APLabourBlair’s advice for Labour fails to engage with inequality, senior party figures sayAndy Burnham and Torsten Bell say the former Labour PM’s essay does not address today’s challenges UK politics live – latest updates Jessica Elgot Deputy political editorWed 27 May 2026 10.55 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 10.56 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTony Blair’s criticism of the Labour party fails to engage with inequality and the “extremes of austerity”, senior party figures have said.Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater…
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