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Tony Blair

Also known as: ex-Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair · Sir Tony Blair · former British Prime Minister · UK ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair · British former Prime Minister Tony Blair

2026-05-052026-08-18

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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    Board of Peace envoys Nickolay Mladenov and UK ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair were reportedly also part of the meeting – alongside representatives of Egypt, Qatar and Turkey, which have mediated in the peace efforts.

    Trump envoy Kushner arrives in Israel after rare Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan
  3. The Standard

    A picture released by host Egypt did not include al-Hayya, but showed Kushner at a table alongside members of the Board of Peace, including British former Prime Minister Tony Blair.

    Kushner to meet Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza plan
  4. The Standard

    ompel" Israel to "approve the roadmap... and begin establishing a timetable for its implementation".A picture released by host Egypt did not include al-Hayya, but showed Kushner at a table alongside members of the Board of Peace, including former British prime minister Tony Blair

    Kushner meets with Hamas in push to revive Gaza plan
  5. July 2026
  6. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 27 – Former State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita has announced he will step down as Managing Director for Africa Advisory at the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) for Global Change to pursue the Machakos governorship in the 2027 General Election.

    Nzioka Waita to exit Tony Blair Institute for 2027 Machakos governor race
  7. The Standard

    Prince William, the Patron of the FA, said: "Incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Kevin Keegan."A truly remarkable footballer and manager who inspired generations with his talent, passion and love of the game." Former Prime Minister and Newcastle fan Tony Blair praised K

    Giant of the game: Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies aged 75
  8. Citizen Digital

    'Last chance' Burnham was an MP between 2001 and 2017, serving as a minister the governments of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.

    Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM
  9. The Standard

    Burnham was an MP between 2001 and 2017, serving as a minister in the governments of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.

    Burnham becomes new UK PM after meeting king
  10. Capital News

    Sir Keir said that in electoral terms his success should sit alongside Clement Attlee’s victory in 1945 and Sir Tony Blair’s in 1997.

    Starmer tells of ‘intensely personal’ decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning
  11. June 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    Tony Blair also served for about a decade. Not because the Constitution guaranteed them those years, but because they continued to enjoy political support.

    JAMILA'S MEMO: Wantam, Tutam - London lessons
  13. May 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    Seen as on the right of the Labour party, he has praised former prime minister Tony Blair and spoken of his desire to lead the party.

    Possible contenders if UK PM Starmer quits

Yesterday

  1. Trump envoy Kushner visits Israel after Hamas Gaza talks

    US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner has arrived in Israel to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu, following rare talks with Hamas to discuss a US-backed Gaza peace plan. Israel rejected Trump's 15-point plan last week, which calls for Hamas disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal, and Gaza's reconstruction under a new Palestinian civilian administration.

    17 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kushner meets Hamas leaders on Gaza peace plan revival

    US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas's new leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt on Sunday to discuss reviving a US-backed Gaza peace plan that Israel has so far rejected. The meeting precedes Kushner's planned discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Monday, two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's Gaza plan.

    17 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 16 August

  1. Kushner meets Hamas leader in Egypt over Gaza peace plan

    US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas's leader in Egypt on Sunday to push a Gaza peace plan that Israel has rejected, pressing for verifiable disarmament steps two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's plan. Hamas reiterated its commitment to the disarmament roadmap in the talks.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 July

  1. Nzioka Waita leaves Tony Blair Institute to run for Machakos governor

    Former State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita is stepping down as Managing Director for Africa Advisory at the Tony Blair Institute at the end of September to pursue the Machakos governorship in the 2027 General Election. This is his second attempt at the seat, having lost the 2022 race.

    27 July 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Liverpool and England legend Kevin Keegan dies at 75

    Kevin Keegan, a former Liverpool and England star regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and a double Ballon d'Or winner, has died aged 75 after battling stage four cancer. He was a celebrated player and manager, including a period reviving Newcastle.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 20 July

  1. Andy Burnham becomes Britain's sixth PM since 2016

    Andy Burnham is set to become British prime minister on Monday, taking over from Keir Starmer after the Labour leader served just two years in office. The 56-year-old was asked by King Charles III to form the next government and plans to signal a break from years of political turmoil.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles

    Andy Burnham was appointed British prime minister on Monday after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, replacing Keir Starmer who departed after two years in office. Burnham, the sixth prime minister in ten years, said he wants to draw a line under a decade of political turmoil and do things differently.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 4 July

  1. Starmer warns successor Burnham of global demands in first interview

    Outgoing UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has warned his likely successor Andy Burnham that he will have to spend as much time dealing with global issues as he has during his tenure, insisting it is not possible for a prime minister to reduce time spent on diplomacy. In his first interview since resigning, Starmer described the decision to quit as "intensely personal" and "really tough," undertaken with his family.

    4 July 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 25 June

  1. UK leadership turnover contrasts with Kenyan term-limit obsession

    Jamila Mohamed argues that Kenya's focus on presidential term limits contrasts sharply with the United Kingdom's experience: within one Kenyan five-year term, Britain has had four Prime Ministers, yet the UK has no constitutional term limits. Unlike Kenya, UK leaders can theoretically serve indefinitely if their party maintains confidence and wins elections.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Labour leadership contenders emerge as UK PM Starmer faces pressure

    As pressure grows on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down, discussion centres on potential successors to lead the ruling Labour party, with the winner to be decided by party members. Among possible candidates is 43-year-old health minister Wes Streeting, seen as a strong communicator with backing from MPs and positioning himself on the right of the Labour party.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. UK Greens eye local election gains under new leader Polanski

    Zack Polanski, a 43-year-old self-styled "eco-populist" who became Green Party leader in September 2025, is hoping to lead the party to a landmark breakthrough in British local elections. Since his election, party membership has grown by 100,000, and analysts suggest the Greens now have a serious prospect of winning seats and potentially controlling some councils, driven by voter disillusion with Labour's Keir Starmer.

    5 May 2026 · The Standard

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