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Blair Edges Starmer in Poll, Triggers Rights Backlash

5/30/2026

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Commentary warns a Blair return could reverse rights, cut minimum wage and harden migrant stance.
YouGov poll after Blair’s essay found him edging Starmer by two points as preferred PM.
It says Blair would cooperate with U.S. President Donald Trump and permit bases to bomb Iran.
Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting condemned Blair never using “inequality”, called his era aberration and said Blairite faction is four percent.

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Commentary warns a Blair return could reverse rights, cut minimum wage and harden migrant stance.
YouGov poll after Blair’s essay found him edging Starmer by two points as preferred PM.
It says Blair would cooperate with U.S. President Donald Trump and permit bases to bomb Iran.
Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting condemned Blair never using “inequality”, called his era aberration and said Blairite faction is four percent.