Sir Tony Blair has launched a scathing attack on Sir Keir Starmer and his Labour leadership rivals, warning that Britain risks becoming 'marooned on an island of irrelevance' under the current government. In a major intervention, the former prime minister accused Starmer of coming to power without a 'worked out, coherent plan for the country' and criticised policies such as banning oil and gas drilling and hiking employers' national insurance contributions.
Blair also took aim at potential challengers Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting, dismissing their floated ideas as unserious and arguing that the party should not change leader before establishing a clear policy direction. His broadside underscores deepening divisions within Labour as the party grapples with its future trajectory.
The intervention comes amid broader concerns about the UK's global standing, with Blair suggesting that without a coherent strategy, the nation could become increasingly marginalised on the world stage. His remarks have reignited debate over Labour's direction and leadership ahead of the next general election.
