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Tony Blair Backs Shabana Mahmood for Labour Leadership

12/11/2025

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Tony Blair endorsed Labour MP Shabana Mahmood as a potential future Labour leader at a Christmas event at Tony Blair Institute.
She delivered a speech emphasizing strong immigration controls and fairness, noting both immigrant and white working-class communities share concerns about rule violations.
The remarks occurred amid speculation about Sir Keir Starmer's leadership, and the event signaled a shift in Labour's leadership dynamics with Mahmood as a candidate for future.

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Tony Blair endorsed Labour MP Shabana Mahmood as a potential future Labour leader at a Christmas event at Tony Blair Institute.
She delivered a speech emphasizing strong immigration controls and fairness, noting both immigrant and white working-class communities share concerns about rule violations.
The remarks occurred amid speculation about Sir Keir Starmer's leadership, and the event signaled a shift in Labour's leadership dynamics with Mahmood as a candidate for future.