Sir Tony Blair has firmly stated that he will not follow in the footsteps of David Cameron by accepting a peerage to secure a Cabinet position. The former Prime Minister has made it clear that he would not consider taking a seat in the House of Lords in order to join Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet if Labour were to win the next election.

No Peerage for Blair

Despite Rishi Sunak granting a seat in the House of Lords to David Cameron, allowing him to become Foreign Secretary in a recent Cabinet reshuffle, there were speculations that Sir Keir might do the same for Blair if he were to win the next election. However, sources close to Blair dismissed these rumors, stating that it's not something he would consider.

Blair Focused on Institute Work

Sir Tony Blair's spokesperson emphasized that he is content with his work at his Institute, which occupies the majority of his time and contributes to the discussion on the country's policy solutions. This suggests that Blair has no intentions of returning to frontline politics through a peerage and is committed to his current endeavors.

Blair's Influence on Sir Keir's Office

Despite Blair's decision to stay out of the House of Lords, his influence can still be seen in Sir Keir's office. Many former Blair aides have returned to work for Sir Keir, including Labour MP Pat McFadden, who now serves as Sir Keir's election chief. Additionally, Blair's wife Marianna, who previously worked for Blair's Institute, was recruited by Labour HQ last year.

With a team full of old Blairites, Sir Keir's office continues to be influenced by the legacy of Tony Blair.