Tony Blair

"The government should prioritise cheaper energy and electrification over net zero and use remaining North Sea oil and gas reserves."

"AI is an all-encompassing technological revolution that will change everything and is beyond the point of debating whether it is good or bad."

"Argued that policies such as increasing the minimum wage have created 'headwinds, not tailwinds, for businesses'."

"AI presents challenges to the job market, but there are opportunities to enhance human intelligence when used responsibly."

"Tony Blair has failed to acknowledge that life for millions of Britons is harder than it used to be, despite his lengthy criticism of Labour's direction."

"Blair acknowledges Labour made avoidable mistakes and warns that Britain faces relegation from the premier league of nations unless it tackles long-term structural issues."

"Argued that increasing employers' National Insurance, introducing new workers' rights laws, and phasing out the oil and gas industry have held back business."

"The current Labour government lacks a coherent plan and has implemented policies that hold back business, suggesting a move toward the 'radical centre' rather than the left."

"Claims that the Starmer government has no coherent plan and that policies such as new workers' rights laws and minimum wage increases are holding back business."

""we should create a major new partnership with the private and voluntary sectors for apprenticeships and training... for the existing workforce whose jobs will be affected by AI""

"Tony Blair Institute urges UK government to approve Jackdaw and Rosebank oil field developments despite acknowledging that 90% of accessible North Sea reserves are already depleted"