Tony Blair
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007
Photo: © European Union, 2010, CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- Sep 23
Trump's Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza
The Board of Peace unveiled a six-month, 66-project reconstruction plan for Gaza in New York, allocating $2.45 billion for housing, infrastructure, and security.
- Sep 1
Andy Burnham faces parliament grilling over UK defence spending and market pressure
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham defended his economic strategy and military spending plans during his first appearance at Prime Minister's Questions on 2 September 2026.
- Aug 16
UN and European Leaders Condemn Ben Gvir Over Calls for Nightly Killings in Gaza
Diplomats from the United Nations, Germany, and France denounced Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Wednesday after he urged nightly targeted killings of 30 to 40 Palestinians, prompting discussions in Berlin over potential European Union sanctions.
- Aug 16
Hamas reaffirms peace roadmap as US and Israel discuss disarmament plan
Hamas announced on Tuesday that it remains committed to the US-backed peace roadmap for Gaza, calling on Israel to formally accept the framework as envoys discuss terms for weapon handovers and troop withdrawals.
- Aug 10
Nvidia and Wall Street giants target $500 billion for AI infrastructure financing
Nvidia signed memorandums of understanding with six financial firms including Apollo, BlackRock and Goldman Sachs to mobilise over $500 billion for AI infrastructure, as compute emerges as a new asset class.
- Jul 30
Trump claims Hamas disarmament deal, but Israel and Hamas swap preconditions that block the path forward
The US president said the Board of Peace had secured a 'complete disarmament' roadmap, but a senior Hamas official conditioned it on an Israeli withdrawal first, and an Israeli source said there would be no pullback before 'genuine disarmament'.
- Jul 17
Burnham pushes for written constitution as Labour's Bev Craig wins Manchester mayoral race
Prime minister says decentralisation programme strengthens argument for codified rules, as Labour's Bev Craig wins Manchester mayoral contest.
- Jul 2
Andy Burnham poised to enter No 10 as 322 Labour MPs anoint him next leader in uncontested race
With all rivals mathematically blocked, the former Manchester mayor will be formally elected next Friday and must flesh out an agenda allies say remains obscure just 10 days before he walks through the Downing Street door.
- Jun 24
Berlusconi heirs sell Villa Certosa to Qatar's Al Thani family for €350 million
Silvio Berlusconi's heirs have sold the former Italian prime minister's iconic Sardinian retreat, Villa Certosa, to a company linked to Qatar's ruling Al Thani family for €350 million, ending years of speculation about the property's fate.
- Jun 14
Roy Hattersley, Labour's former deputy leader and prolific writer, dies aged 93
Roy Hattersley, the Labour grandee who served as deputy leader under Neil Kinnock and was a stalwart defender of the party's centre, has died aged 93, his family has confirmed.
- May 27
Blair’s 5,700-Word Essay Triggers Labour Clash as Burnham Accuses Ex-PM of Ignoring Inequality
Ex-PM Tony Blair's lengthy critique of Keir Starmer's government and calls to embrace a "Radical Centre" have drawn sharp rebukes from party figures, including leadership hopeful Andy Burnham who said Blair "doesn't mention inequality once".
