Tony Blair warns the Labour Party against a leftward turn and a reversal of Brexit

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has called on the Labour Party to refocus its efforts on economic policies and concrete reforms rather than on personality squabbles, as speculation about Keir Starmer's political future mounts.

In a lengthy essay published Tuesday, Blair warned his former party against the temptation to move further to the left or to challenge Brexit. According to him, the only electorally viable strategy for Labour is to occupy what he calls a "radical center."

The former leader, who led Labour to three consecutive election victories between 1997 and 2007, believes that the government's current difficulties stem not from a problem of communication or personal leadership, but from a lack of clear political vision.

Blair indirectly criticizes some rising figures in the party, including Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting, who are accused of advocating opposing orientations, between a more left-wing turn and closer ties with the European Union.

According to him, the Labour Party should instead focus on pro-business policies, the development of artificial intelligence, lowering energy costs and a pragmatic strengthening of economic relations with Europe, without questioning the UK's exit from the European Union.

This intervention comes at a time when Keir Starmer's popularity is waning. Several Labour leaders are beginning to voice their disagreements with the government's strategy and the direction the party should take in the medium term.

Tony Blair nevertheless insists that a change of leadership would not be enough to solve Labour's problems. In his view, only a profound overhaul of the party's political platform will allow it to regain the lasting support of British voters.