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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Tony Blair's Role in Gaza Peace Plan Sparks Labour Backlash
Caption: Tony Blair’s Role in Gaza Peace Plan Sparks Labour Backlash. U.K. Business Secretary Peter Kyle defended Tony Blair’s role in Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it something to celebrate. Blair’s involvement in the 20-point ceasefire proposal prompted immediate backlash from his Labour colleagues and critics. MPs voiced objections publicly and privately while Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised the plan without mentioning Blair by name. Blair’s experience in Northern Ireland and Kosovo is recognized, but his long history in Middle East affairs raises questions about his neutrality. Jeremy Corbyn criticized Blair, citing the Iraq war and arguing he should not be involved in Gaza. Labour chair Sarah Champion warned that Blair’s history could hinder his ability to act as a neutral advocate for Palestinians.Concerns were raised that Blair’s reemergence on the Middle East stage could hurt Labour with voters ahead of upcoming elections. Even Health Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledged that Blair’s legacy in Iraq might cause some to question his role in the Gaza plan. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Tony Blair,Labour Party,Gaza,Donald Trump,Peter Kyle,Jeremy Corbyn,Keir Starmer,Middle East,peace plan,Israel-Palestine
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