Tony Blair brilliantly shoots the Remain cause in the foot with his ill-timed intervention
There is, I am reliably informed, as much chance of the Prime Minister joining Labour as of her agreeing to another referendum on our membership of the EU. For Tony Blair to call for one on Friday was unfortunate for him and his cause.
Although I have always rather liked him, I know I am in a big minority. For the most hated political figure in Britain to advocate this is like giving the idea the proverbial kiss of death.
The hypocrisy is also stunning. Had the result been reversed, would Mr Blair and his chums be demanding another vote, just to check we were really happy to stay in? Following the Remainers’ initial grief and hysteria at the public’s disobedience, most have come to accept that the world hasn’t ended, and we must respect democracy.
In the interests of his reputation, Mr Blair would be well advised to join them.