ENG: Anthony Charles Lynton "Tony" Blair (born 6 May 1953) is a British Labour politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2 May 1997 to 27 June 2007. He was the Member of Parliament for Sedgefield from 1983 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007; he resigned from all these positions in June 2007.
Tony Blair was elected Leader of the Labour Party in the leadership election of July 1994, following the sudden death of his predecessor, John Smith. Under his leadership, the party adopted the term "New Labour" and moved away from its traditional left wing position towards the centre ground. Blair subsequently led Labour to a landslide victory in the 1997 general election. At 43 years old, he became the youngest Prime Minister since 1812. In the ...
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair will be one of the three laureates of the Dan David Prize for 2009, awarded annually by Tel Aviv University.
Each of the laureates will receive a $1 million prize, 10 percent of which is contributed to 20 doctoral and post-doctoral scholarships.
Blair was selected to receive the prize in leadership for what the judges described as "his exceptional leadership and steadfast determination in helping to engineer agreements and forge lasting solutions to areas in conflict."
Also receiving the prize for 2009 are Paolo de Bernardis, Andre Lange and ...
For those who wondered why a seemingly intelligent person like Blair was so close to Bush, here it is. The man who helped launch a war that opened up religious strife in one of the most tense areas in the world is back to lecture us on the need for more religion. Great. After the last eight years of religion being shoved down our throats, this is the last thing I want to hear from a Western political leader. The upside is he's out of power so there's only so there are limits to how much time he gets in the news. Go pray for someone else and keep me out of it. Keep your damned religion out of ...
Former prime minister receives presidential medal of freedom for 'efforts to promote democracy and peace abroad'
George Bush presented Tony Blair with the presidential medal of freedom, the highest honour awarded to civilians in the United States, at a ceremony at the White House today.The former prime minister received the medal for "efforts to promote democracy, human rights and peace abroad", the White House said. The former Australian prime minister John Howard and Colombian president Alvaro Uribe also received the medal today, during Bush's last week as US president.Speaking at the ...
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The Countdown is On!
With just 100 days to go until the beginning of the London 2012 Olympic Games the Tony Blair Sports Foundation is not only looking forward to the Games, but is excited about the sporting legacy that will be left after the event. |
What You Need to Make a Runner
Determination, focus and plenty of training are all important for running. But as one of our members has found out, food, supplements, clothing and even a good hair cut can help too. |
Graham Helps Tyne Bridge Harriers in 50 Mile Relay Challenge
On Saturday 21 April 2012 the Tyne Bridge Harriers, a Tony Blair Sports Foundation partner club, organised a 50 mile charity relay along Gateshead Quays and Newcastle Quayside to raise money for the Children’s Heart Unit Fund and the Freeman Heart and Lung Transplant Association. And they were joined by the Tony Blair Sports Foundation and Graham Smith to help reach the 50 mile target. |
New Athletics Partnership is a First for TBSF
The Tony Blair Sports Foundation is pleased to welcome the Northern Frontrunners Running Club as its latest partner club, and as its first lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) partner club. |
War Blair!Friend of Bush!
