Former PM Rejects Comparison to David Cameron
Sir Tony Blair has made it clear that he will not follow in the footsteps of former Prime Minister David Cameron by accepting a peerage in order to return to frontline politics. Blair stated that he would "not consider" taking a seat in the House of Lords to join Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet if Labour were to win the next election.
No Plans for a Comeback
In a recent statement, Blair's spokesperson emphasized that returning to the House of Lords and joining the cabinet is not something the former PM is considering. Blair is currently focused on his work with his Institute, which takes up the majority of his time and aims to inform policy debates for the country.
Blairites in Sir Keir's Office
Sir Keir Starmer's office includes several former aides from the Blair years. Labour MP Pat McFadden, who was previously Sir Tony Blair's political secretary, now serves as Sir Keir's election chief. Additionally, Blair's wife, Marianna, formerly worked for Tony Blair's Institute but was later recruited by Labour HQ.
Overall, Sir Tony Blair has firmly ruled out the possibility of accepting a peerage for a cabinet job, stating that he is content with his current work and does not have any plans for a political comeback.
