Blairite
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Although no Blairite, he went out of his way to praise the Labour governments led by Tony Blair and Gordon Brown from 1997 to 2010.
From Economist • Sep. 28, 2016
His hope that he could be a Brownite rather than a Blairite - how antique the labels already feel - was frustrated by events.
From BBC • Aug. 21, 2015
The most obvious symbol of the internal conflict was the post-2010 battle of the brothers — David Miliband, a Blairite who was foreign secretary, versus Ed Miliband, a Brownite.
From New York Times • May 9, 2015
Jim Murphy, the Blairite shadow international development secretary, tweeted: "Really sorry to hear that Dennis Skinner was voted off Labour's NEC today. A brilliant MP & good friend. Hopefully he'll make NEC comeback."
From The Guardian • Jul. 2, 2014
He also counts the playboy financier Nat Rothschild and Blairite heavyweight Peter Mandelson among his circle of acquaintances.
From Newsweek • Jul. 23, 2012
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