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David Starkey: Tony Blair Destroyed the Old Britain

The Sceptic

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The Political Legacy of Thatcher and Blair's Britain

This chapter explores the political transformation in Britain following Thatcher's implementation of free-market policies and how Tony Blair's acceptance of these changes shaped the country's direction. It examines the implications of Blair's government, particularly the delegation of power to non-elected bodies, and addresses the resulting perception of a 'broken Britain.'

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