After Princess Diana: BLAIR BEHIND THE SCENES

Prince and Prime Minister: in this confusing and defining moment, the British are looking to both their future King and the current head of government to draw the country into the modern era while finding a way to keep the kingdom united. In fact, this was a process that began well before the princess's death. Tony Blair campaigned as "new" Labour, and as a Minister puts it, "Modernize is one of Tony's favorite words." Having transformed the old-line left into a party of personal responsibility and community spirit, speaking the language of healing, empowerment and openness, he was ready to apply...

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