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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Tony Blair Says Labour Lacks 'Coherent Plan' For Britain
Caption: Tony Blair Says Labour Lacks ‘Coherent Plan’ For Britain. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has launched a sharp attack on Keir Starmer’s government, claiming Labour has no “coherent plan” for the country. In a lengthy essay, Blair criticised several key government policies, including new workers’ rights laws, plans to phase out the British oil and gas industry, and above-inflation increases to the minimum wage. He argued the measures risk damaging business and slowing economic growth. Despite the criticism, Blair said changing Labour’s leader would be “irrelevant” unless the party first addressed wider policy issues. The comments come as Starmer faces growing political pressure following poor election results and several ministerial resignations. A leadership challenge is now widely expected. Responding to the criticism, Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson defended the government’s record, pointing to economic growth figures and planning reforms aimed at boosting housebuilding. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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