He was not arrogant enough!
Tony Blair is one of the defining politicians of post-war Britain, but he failed to transform the country on the same scale as, say, Margaret Thatcher. For his enemies he was a warmonger and a social meddler. His admirers note that under him public services were restored after the neglect and vandalism of the Thatcherite years, and that he left Britain a better place to live.
Steve Richards is unimpressed by the caricatures. When considering Blair’s actions he always considers how much room he had on the political stage. He has written a typically elegant and thoughtful book, punchily discussing Blair as a leader, his electoral successes, his involvement in the Iraq war, and his legacy.
Steve Richards – Swift Press – £16.99
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