Next PM... Tony Blair?

[200bhp]

I've been away for the last week but on the way back I read something that Tony Blair was ready to come back into UK politics.

Given that many people have good memories of when he was PM and many also feel the current contenders lack the "charisma" that he had, how possible is it that in the next couple of years Labour will shoe horn him into a safe labour seat bi-election and position him as leader in the run-up to the next election?

Remember that the public have very poor memories and thoughts of fuel protests, illegal wars and making friends with Gedaffi will be long gone by then.

[stevejh]

Well a lot of people voted for Ken Livingstone so anything's possible.

[jmorgan]

It is our lot in life to watch feckless wonders in politics end up with some gong, award or seat in the Lords. Just wait until Gordon gets one.

[AJS-]

I don't think he'd want it.

More likely he's lining up for head of the UN, or another push for President of the EU.

[Regiment]

I think some people might try and take a pot shot at him with what he did to the country.

[Hooli]

Regiment said:

I think some people might try and take a pot shot at him with what he did to the country.

We can only hope, since I think the death penalty for treason has gone.

[FourWheelDrift]

He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy.

[mattnunn]

Listen, look... Well now, you see...

What you need to understand is...

It's the people, you see, listen... They LOVE ME.

[DSM2]

There probably are people stupid enough to vote for him, some even vote for Brown FFS, so nothing can be discounted.

[FourWheelDrift]

Regiment said:

I think some people might try and take a pot shot at him with what he did to the country.

And some for other reasons.

[MX7]

"without re-entering domestic politics" was the phrase used, so I doubt it.

[AJS-]

Hooli said:

We can only hope, since I think the death penalty for treason has gone.

In 1998, poignantly.

[anonymous-user]

"No no! My people, they love me all!"

[thinfourth2]

NinjaPower said:

"No no! My people, they love me all!"

I'd prefer him to Blair

[JMGS4]

Regiment said:

I think some people might try and take a pot shot at him with what he did to the country.

Take your place in the line please.... I'm one of the guys at the front!!!

[Blib]

I'm 52 years old. I remember when many politicians passionately believed in something and we, the electorate, were offered clear choices.

No longer. These bds have finally worn me down. Politicians are now totally interchangable. They believe in nothing and will say and do anything to cover their sorry arses. A pox on the lot of them.

Yeah, bring back Blair. Then, we'll know where he is when the revolution comes and we line them all up against the wall.

Twonks.

[Zaxxon]

The only way I would want to see that turd outside of No 10 is if I was lining up the sight reticule.

[WhoseGeneration]

It's the "Soovy" I know but, are there behind the scenes machinations going on?
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2147101/Tony-Blai...

[LukeSi]

thinfourth2 said:

NinjaPower said:

"No no! My people, they love me all!"

I'd prefer him to Blair

He would probably do a better job. Even in his current deceased state.

If Blair becomes PM again (which he won't) then I am emigrating. Actually if Wallace (Ed Milliband) becomes PM then I am emigrating.

[KENZ]

I'd vote for him. If only we had someone with his confidence and leadership. This mess wouldn't ave happened under his watch.