blair, tony

Presents a brief biography of Tony Blair, Prime Minister of Great Britain since 1997, and includes a description of his childhood in Scotland, his education and university days, political career, and leadership through the events of September 11, 2001 and the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Chronicles the life of prime minister Tony Blair, discussing his middle-class upbringing, his discovery of religion at Oxford, his determination to bring the Labour Party back into office, the political and personal scandals that have plagued him, and other related topics.

Profiles British Prime Minister Tony Blair, including his years as a rebellious teen, a rock promoter, and a politician who has faced major challenges at home and abroad.

Examines the reasons why President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair decided to invade Iraq in 2003.

Explores British primin minister Tony Blair's support for the United States in the war on terror, discussing why Blair risked his political career to support President Bush, and why Blair is now considered one of the most controversial world leaders of the twenty-first century.

Tony Blair's emergence as a Labour Party leader in 1994 British politics marked a seismic shift for England. By 1997 he had transformed his party and become prime minister bringing to an end eighteen years of Conservative government while guiding Labour for three terms. During his tenure he dealt with the death of Princess Diana, the war on terror, negotiations for peace in Northern Ireland, reforms to British public service areas, and constant meetings with leaders on the world stage over issues that affected the entire world.

Tony Blair made his way through Great Britain's governmental system as a member of Parliament and then as Prime Minister of Great Britain in only 14 years. Representing the Labour Party he advocated modernization, helped negotiate a major peace settlement in Northern Ireland and was a strong leader freeing Kosovo of Slobodan Milosevic. In May 2005 Blair won a record third term as Prime Minister and dealt with London's terrorist bombings.

Profiles British Prime Minister Tony Blair, including his years as a rebellious teen, a rock promoter, and a politician who has faced major challenges at home and abroad.

Presents a brief biography of Tony Blair, Prime Minister of Great Britain since 1997, and includes a description of his childhood in Scotland, his education and university days, political career, and leadership through the events of September 11, 2001 and the 2003 invasion of Iraq.