Britain's presidential Prime Minister: after the first year.(British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, enjoying success)

From: The New Leader | Date: May 4, 1998| Author: Gelb, Norman | Copyright information

British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, has successfully reformed the Labor Party, forever altered the political landscape, and increased the world's respect for Britain. Despite some obvious political blunders, Blair remains popular. He must now weather some economic troubles to prove his competence.

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Anthony Charles Lynton Blair is arguably the most remarkable political figure in the Western world today. Only one year has passed since he became Prime Minister o...

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