‘Stuck in his glory days’: Blunkett and others cast doubt on Blair’s advice to the Labour party
Tony Blair's recent essay on the Labour party has drawn skepticism from some senior figures, including David Blunkett. Critics argue that Blair's views may be out of touch with current political realities and the needs of the party. Blunkett expressed concern that Blair's analysis lacks a focus on the social implications of technological change.
- ▪Tony Blair published a lengthy essay on Labour and the future of the UK.
- ▪David Blunkett and others have expressed doubts about Blair's relevance and credibility.
- ▪Blair's essay emphasizes the need for Labour to embrace artificial intelligence and modernize its approach.
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Former prime minister Tony Blair published his lengthy essay on Labour and the future of the UK on Tuesday. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenFormer prime minister Tony Blair published his lengthy essay on Labour and the future of the UK on Tuesday. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty ImagesDavid Blunkett‘Stuck in his glory days’: Blunkett and others cast doubt on Blair’s advice to the Labour partyEx-PM perceived as out of touch and having a credibility problem even if parts of analysis are seen as hard to disputeDaniel Boffey Chief reporterWed 27 May 2026 14.02 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 14.05 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDavid Blunkett had a chat with his old boss Tony Blair just a few months ago.
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