The Rest Is Politics 22. Tony Blair on the UK's relegation battle
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Jun 29, 2022 Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of the UK, shares his insights on Britain’s precarious position in the global arena. He expresses concerns about the UK's potential decline from prominence and discusses the future of the NHS amid rising costs and reforms. The conversation also covers geopolitics, with a focus on Russia, Ukraine, and China's ambitions. Blair delves into Labour's recovery from the Corbyn years, emphasizing the need for clear policies in a time of global instability, all while navigating the complexities of modern leadership.
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The Void in UK Politics
- UK politics has moved to the fringes, with Corbyn leading Labour far left and Tories becoming a Brexit party.
- This created a void in the centre ground where practical, future-oriented policies should be.
Populism vs. Centrism
- Center-ground politics struggles not due to lack of demand but lack of supply of practical, modern solutions.
- Populist leaders exploit real grievances, creating a challenge for centrist approaches.
Fixing Brexit
- The UK government needs to fix Brexit problems like the Northern Ireland Protocol and trade relationships.
- The opposition should focus on these failures while acknowledging Brexit's permanence.