Tony Blair's Son Joins Campaign to Reverse Brexit

Euan Blair, son of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, has publicly endorsed his father's campaign to reverse Brexit, stating that Britain would be "better off" in the European Union.

Blair, who is the chief executive of tech firm Multiverse, expressed his support for the Labour Party to make rejoining the EU a central pledge in its next general election campaign. His comments follow recent remarks by current Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who did not rule out the possibility of reversing Brexit.

Sir Tony Blair, who led the Labour government from 1997 to 2007, has advocated for Britain to rejoin the EU within the next decade. He argues that the UK should pursue a "structured formal relationship" with the bloc, with "everything on the table." A report from Sir Tony's think tank suggests that a reformed EU, with Britain's reentry, could emerge as a global superpower capable of rivaling the US and China.

When asked about the potential economic benefits for tech firms and the UK economy, Euan Blair responded affirmatively, though he noted that the EU is "definitely not perfect" and cited concerns about its direction on artificial intelligence. He expressed hope for the swift implementation of reforms proposed by former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi to enhance the bloc's economic competitiveness.

"I think the EU was better off when Britain was in it, and Britain was better off when it was in the EU," Euan Blair stated. He further indicated that he would not be opposed to Labour campaigning on a promise to rejoin the EU.

In the foreword to his think tank's report, "Beyond Leave and Remain: A Path to Rejoining a Reformed Europe," Sir Tony Blair emphasized that the political landscape has shifted since 2016. He called for a new approach that acknowledges global changes and prioritizes a modern relationship with Europe that serves Britain's current national interest. He argued against incremental steps, advocating for a clear intention to rejoin the EU, provided it is on a path to reform and capable of acting as a significant global power.

Conservative shadow Cabinet Office minister Mike Wood criticized the stance, stating that Labour should focus on future proposals rather than seeking to reverse Brexit. He accused Andy Burnham of leaving the door open to rejoining the EU and Tony Blair of intensifying pressure to return to the bloc.