Image copyright PA Tony Blair has announced he is setting up an institute to provide “thought leadership” to politicians and governments around the world.
The former prime minister said this would oppose “the new populism” and its “essentially close-minded approach to globalisation”.
He emphasised that he would not return “to the front line of politics”, as it was “clear that this is not possible”.
Mr Blair also called criticism of his business interests “inaccurate”.
The former Labour leader, who was prime minister from 1997 to 2007, has featured more prominently in political debate recently, including saying the option should be kept open of a second referendum on Brexit.
This has led to speculation – increased when he announced he was closing most of his commercial operations to focus on philanthropic work – of a comeback.
"Social media plague"But, in a statement announcing the formation of The Tony Blair Institute, he said: “This is not about my returning to the front l..
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