The Guardian view on Tony Blair’s advice for Labour: policymaking like it’s 1999 will not lead to a revival | Editorial

Tony Blair has published a lengthy essay criticizing Labour's approach and arguing the party can only succeed by adopting a "radical centre" ideology that rejects progressive policies. The Guardian editorial contends that while Blair correctly identifies contemporary challenges like AI and populism, his prescribed solutions—opposing capital gains tax increases, restricting workers' rights, cutting welfare spending, and deprioritizing net zero—rely on outdated 1990s assumptions that don't address modern circumstances. The piece suggests Blair's approach, which helped him rise to power decades ago, is unsuitable for the current political and economic landscape Labour faces.