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From the NS archive: The Tuscan holiday
26 July 1999: Chiantishire may be the New Labour idyll of choice. But it has protection rackets, tax avoidance and…
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In defence of centrism
Far from being outmoded Thatcherites, most centrists are sophisticated and adaptable thinkers.
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Exclusive: Tony Blair wants to advise the next Labour government
The former prime minister hopes to return to British politics to “help on the policy side”.
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From the NS archive: How New Labour brought out ladies’ legs
11 September 2000: The political significance of the return of fishnets.
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Is Wes Streeting the next Labour leader?
Both allies and critics of the fast-rising shadow health secretary agree that he represents more than “rehashed Blairism”.
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From the NS archive: Mr Blair and Mr Blair
23 October 2000: What the PM doesn’t have in common with George Orwell.
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How unpopular is Tony Blair?
The former prime minister’s knighthood has gone down like a cup of cold sick with the British public.
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What does Blairite really mean? That depends who you ask.
If you’re befuddled by leftie political terminology, you’re not alone.
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