Dan Hodges, once a devoted New Labour supporter, lambasted Tony Blair’s 5,000‑word manifesto for ignoring the Iraq war, Brexit fallout and immigration crisis. Hodges claims Blair’s rhetoric is “trapped in his own ideology,” and that the former prime minister’s proposals lack humility or remorse.

Blair’s 5,000‑Word Manifesto Skips the Iraq Fallout

According to Hodges, Blair’s essay offers no rfelection on the Iraq war, Britain’s most disastrous foreign policy since World War II. The former prime minister instead likens Donald Trump to a bus driver “accelerating toward a brick wall,” a comparison Hodges says shows Blair’s admiration for reckless aggression. The source notes that Blair still insists Britain must “jump on board” the same approach he championed in 2002, despite the chaos that followed.

Brexit Blame Shifted to a Mythic Negotiation Power Play

Hodges points out that Blair dismisses the reasons Britons voted to leave the EU, instead framing Brexit as a loss and then proposing a fantasy of renegotiating from strength. The manifesto, according to the source,ignores the reality that Britain’s exit cost billions and strained relations with European partners.

Immigration Silence Masks Economic and Social Fallout

Blair’s essay, the source says, offers only “embarrassed silence” on immigration. Hodges argues that unchecked migration under Blair’s government suppressed wages, fueled inequality and created cultural alienation that nearly split the nation. The report notes that Blair refuses to acknowledge these consequences.

Former Aide Confirms Blair’s Tragic Clinging to Myths

In conversation with a former New Labour aide, Hodges repors that the aide agrees Blair has become a tragic figure, “clinging to myths rather than confronting the damage his policies have caused.” The source highlights that this perspective underscores a broader concern about the future of political thought.

What’s Still Unclear About Blair’s Future Agenda?

The source leaves open questions about whether Blair’s policies will be influenced by the Tony Blair Institute’s funding, and how his stance on Britain’s relationship with the EU will evolve. It also asks whether Blair will ever publicly address the economic impact of his immigartion policies.