Bob Piper has been a Labour Councillor for the Abbey
Ward in Sandwell, West Midlands, for 10 years. He is a lifelong supporter of Aston Villa Football Club and a follower of Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
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Paul Linford on The Observer's 'The Blair Years' (which through a combination of sunshine and ale I read as 'The Blairy Ears' at a first glance, which seemed a peculiar choice for a whole colour supplement). I mst say I agree with Paul's view that Blair's place in history may be best summed up by historian Dominic Sandbrook, who wrote:
"Truly great Prime Ministers challenge the status quo. They do not simply accept it. Blair seems destined to be remembered therefore as a consummately skilled political operator with brilliant tactical instincts but no radical or compelling long-term vision."
Margaret on the Guillotine said:
April 11, 2007 12:45 PM | permalink
"Blair seems destined to be remembered therefore as a consummately skilled political operator with brilliant tactical instincts but no radical or compelling long-term vision."
April 11, 2007 12:45 PM | permalink
"Blair seems destined to be remembered therefore as a consummately skilled political operator with brilliant tactical instincts but no radical or compelling long-term vision."
What - he'll be remembered as Harold Wilson?