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1、TONY BLAIRI am a socialist not through reading a textbook that has caught myintellectual fancy, nor through unthinking tradition, but because Ibelieve that, at its best, socialism corresponds most closely to an existence that is both rational and moral. It stands for cooperation,not confrontation; f
2、or fellowship, not fear. It stands for equality.OverviewPolitical FrameworkBackgroundEarly Career and Rise to PowerBlair as PMAccomplishments and StrengthsCriticisms and WeaknessesFuture ImplicationsUnited KingdomConstitutional Monarchy (figurehead)ParliamentaryBicameral LegislatureHouse of LordsHou
3、se of CommonsShadow CabinetBackgroundEducation Worst subject at school was ScienceExcelled in singing 1975 - graduated from Oxford University with a law degree.March 29th, 1980 married Cherie BoothEarly Political CareerIn the early 1980s He was involved in Labour politics in Hackney South and Shored
4、itchUnsuccessfully attempted to secure selection as a candidate for Hackney Borough Council Lost his deposit at the Beaconsfield by-election Drew the attention of the Labor Party leader Michael Foot and acquired a profile within the party.Blairs Rise to PowerJune 1983 - Elected MP (member of parliam
5、ent) for Sedgefield Declared the Labour Party to be a socialist party1984 Appointed as the assistant Treasury spokesman1987 Served as the deputy spokesman on the shadow Trade and Industry TeamBlairs Rise to Power1988 Elected the Shadow Secretary of State for Energy1989 Became the Shadow Employment S
6、ecretary1992 Became the Shadow Home Secretary under John Smith1994 Elected to the leadership of the Labour PartyBlairs Rise to PowerMay 2nd, 1997 Won the general election and became the youngest Prime Mister since 1812 Open-minded, forward looking, energetic and influentialSome significant achieveme
7、nt in domestic policiesStrongly supported United States in foreign policyBlairs rise to power2001 Re-elected in general elections 2005 Won a third term in general elections Sept. 7th, 2006 - Announced to step down as the Prime Minister within a yearLeader of the Labour PartyModernization: Provided f
8、ramework and vision for centrist “New Labour” PartyAbolished parts of the Labour platform that called for nationalization of all public servicesAccommodation:Willing to build coalitions with Conservatives.Maintained many of Thatcher/Majors economic policiesAccomplishmentsStrong domestic policiesIncr
9、eased public spending on health and education Reformed minimum wageDevolution of Scotland (1998) and Wales (1997)Made progress in Northern Ireland peace processPromoted Civil Partnerships ActCriticisms and WeaknessesPresidentialism: Acted as a president and the head of state instead of a prime minis
10、terRelationship with the United States Formed a strong political alliance with G. W Bush which is not welcomed by public in UK as well as in many countries around the world “the U.S. foreign minister” Bushs poodle.Criticism and WeaknessMiddle East policy Had “No effective plan” for the aftermath of
11、the invasion of IraqSupported the road map including the retention of settlements on the West BankFailed to call for a cease fire Israel-Lebanon Conflict in the 2006 Criticism and WeaknessRelationship with Labour partyRefuses to leave power and transfer leadership to other candidate (Gordon Brown)Mi
12、xed image in terms of political stand: Left or Right, Labour or ConservativeDipped from the highest public approval rating to the lowest Toxic Legacy? Toxic BehaviorsMisleading followers through deliberate untruths and misdiagnoses of issues and problems. Stifling dissent and marginalizing alternati
13、ve approaches.Failing to nurture other leaders, including own successor.Improperly clinging to power.Lipman-Blumen, The Allure of Toxic LeadersLeadership ApplicationTrait ApproachIntelligence: Well educated, displayed outstanding talent in solving issues and rose to power rapidly in early age.Self-C
14、onfidence: Led Labour Party to adopt a new constitution using his own vision and courage.Determination: Did not give up political ambition after setbacks and finally became the youngest prime ministerSociability: Created a strong political network among various stakeholders. Exit Strategy?War in Ira
15、q:Downing Street Memo- Intelligence was “sexed up.”- Approval rating drops to 26% in May 2006.Response to Public Opinion - Feb 21, 2007- Blair reduces British force by 1,500 and announces complete withdrawal from Iraq in 2008.“Iraq has been a divisive issue in this country but I hope now that we can
16、 unite again and look to the future there and here.” (2005, upon winning a third term)Exit Strategy?Succession Planning:Blair announces that he will resign before the Trade Union Congress meeting in September 2007.Reluctant to publicly endorse former rival Gordon Brown (Treasury Chief).SummaryYounge
17、st Prime Minister in modern history.Only Labour Party PM to achieve 3 terms.Exhibits strong leadership traits, and a willingness to reach across party lines.Very successful domestic policies may be overshadowed by War in Iraq.Expected to resign, but date is unknown.Did You Know?Scottish-born Avid tennis playerLead singer and guitarist for a band called “Ugly Rumours”in college.
