Blair's Reformist Instincts and Passion for the European Union

This chapter discusses Tony Blair's reformist and conservative instincts and his passion for the European Union. It explores his concerns about devolution, the Freedom of Information Act, and PR, as well as his desire to reset UK's relationship with the EU through a common security policy. Blair's focus on foreign policy, particularly the Kosovo war, is highlighted, along with his hope to provide an alternative to NATO through intensified British-French security cooperation.