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Tony Blair urges voters to back anti-Brexit candidates

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Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Mon, 24 Apr 2017, 8:19AM
Former British PM Tony Blair (Getty Images)

Tony Blair urges voters to back anti-Brexit candidates

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Mon, 24 Apr 2017, 8:19AM

There are hints at a resurrection of Tony Blair's political career.

The former British Prime Minister has come out strongly against Brexit, saying the country's divorce from the EU is an issue bigger than party loyalty.

He suggested a big Labour vote in June's election would constrain Theresa May's Brexit talks.

But UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Nadine Higgins Mr Blair has suggested going against his own party, if it slows Brexit.

"If you are in a constituency with a Labour MP and that Labour MP says actually I think Brexit is a good thing, he said you should vote against that person."

Grey said Mr Blair is so passionate about the issue, he may return to politics.

"He has of course been out of power for 10 years, but nevertheless, the idea that he might come back, and let's face it, many are predicting that Jeremy Corbyn the Labour leader won't last long after the election, who knows?"

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