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Former British Prime Minister warns Labour Party not to shift left and reopen Brexit debate
Former British Prime Minister and former Labour Party leader, Sir Tony Blair, accused Keir Starmer's government of not having a "coherent plan" for Britain and of pursuing policies that, according to him, are hindering economic development and businesses.
In a harshly critical article of the Labour government, Blair opposed some of the executive's key measures, including new laws on workers' rights, the gradual elimination of the British oil and gas industry, and the increase in the minimum wage above the rate of inflation.
However, he stressed that the debate about changing the leader is irrelevant if it is not preceded by a serious discussion on the political direction of the party.
"The government's main problem is not Keir's personality or the way achievements are communicated. A change of leader makes no sense without a real debate on policy," Blair wrote.
His comments come at a time when the Labour Party faces internal tensions and speculation about a possible leadership race, due to Starmer's declining popularity.
According to Reuters, Blair argues that Labour should not react to electoral losses by moving further left or attempting to return to the European Union.
"When you are in opposition it is easy to believe that losses to the right will mean that the party should move further to the left. But this becomes dangerous when you are in government," he stressed.
Blair also criticised two of the figures mentioned as potential successors to Starmer, the mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and former health minister Wes Streeting, opposing their ideas for a shift to the left or for Britain to move closer to the EU.
In his more than 5,000-word analysis, Blair argues that the only viable electoral strategy for Labour is what he calls the "Radical Centre".
He suggests that the British government should position itself more clearly in support of business, lead the development of artificial intelligence, focus on cheaper energy and build a "structured and formal" relationship with the European Union.
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