Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Tony Blair advised Andy Burnham that despite his popularity, he "will not be loved" as Prime Minister, drawing a parallel to his own experience after Labour's 1997 victory. He stressed the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with the United States, regardless of who is president, citing the potential threat of a Russian invasion in Europe. Sir Tony also cautioned against the current pace of net zero policies, suggesting they are penalising British businesses. The advice was given at the Tony Blair Institute’s summer drinks event in London, attended by political and media figures, including Rishi Sunak. This event occurred as Andy Burnham was effectively confirmed as the next Prime Minister, having secured 349 nominations. In fullTony Blair warns Andy Burnham ‘you are not going to be loved’ after leadership takeoverMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Tony Blair issues warning to Andy Burnham over prime minister role
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSir Tony Blair advised Andy Burnham that despite his popularity, he "will not be loved" as Prime Minister, drawing a parallel to his own experience after Labour's 1997 victory. He stressed the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with the United States, regardless of who is president, citing the potential threat of a Russian invasion in Europe. Sir Tony also cautioned against the current pace of net zero policies, suggesting they are penalising British businesses. The advice was given at the Tony Blair Institute’s summer drinks event in London, attended by political and media figures, including Rishi Sunak. This event occurred as Andy Burnham was effectively confirmed as the next Prime Minister, having secured 349 nominations. In fullTony Blair warns Andy Burnham ‘you are not going to be loved’ after leadership takeoverMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
