James O'Brien Daily Tony Blair wants Britain to fight in the Middle East… again
Mar 9, 2026
Alex Tate, co-founder of Reform Political Advertising, campaigning for clearer, searchable political ads. Henry Riley, LBC reporter who reviews local and national political stories. They debate Tony Blair urging action against Iran, run through Chilcot-style checks on war, expose Reform UK donor links and crypto ties, and push for rules on deepfakes, ad transparency and election advertising reform.
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Blair's Kosovo And Sierra Leone Legacy Versus Iraq Mistake
- James recounts Tony Blair's positive legacy in Kosovo and Sierra Leone, with children named 'Tony Blair' as a sign of local gratitude.
- He contrasts that legacy with Blair's 'hat trick' ambition that led him to follow George W. Bush into Iraq.
Press Flip Flops Fuel Polarised Public Discourse
- Media outlets flip their stance to suit narratives: Daily Mail attacked Blair after Chilcot but later praised him when his comments helped attack Starmer.
- James calls this pattern a poisoning of public discourse and absence of principles in the press.
Voter Feedback Praises Starmer On Doorsteps
- Caller Alan, a Labour councillor, reports doorstep sentiment backing Starmer's stance and warns that sticking to non-involvement is 'make or break' for Starmer.
- Alan says some voters who aren't Labour supporters still feel Starmer has done the right thing.