Blairite

/ ˈblɛəraɪt /

adjective

1. of or relating to the modernizing policies of Tony Blair

noun

1. a supporter of the modernizing policies of Tony Blair

Example Sentences

In a clear break with Labour's Blairite past, he promised to tighten immigration controls and rebuild traditional heavy industries, saying that "we placed too much faith in globalisation" in the past.

From BBC

When Gordon Brown became prime minister in 2007, he promised a new straightforward style in place of Blairite spin.

From BBC

However, his campaigns were not always a success - in 2015 he ran Blairite Liz Kendall's bid to become Labour leader, where she secured only 4.5% of votes in the contest won by Jeremy Corbyn.

From BBC

As a staunch Blairite, he was considered to "be a strong supporter of the Good Friday Agreement", though not being one of its architects, he would possibly "be willing to look at it in a more flexible way".

From BBC

Sir Keir Starmer must avoid leading Labour like a "Blairite tribute band", former shadow chancellor John McDonnell has warned.

From BBC