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Tony Blair is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 as leader of the Labour Party. He led the party to three consecutive general election victories and pursued a political program often described as the Third Way. His premiership encompassed constitutional reform, public investment, and military involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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How long was Tony Blair Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

Tony Blair served as Prime Minister from 1997 to 2007. He led the Labour Party during that entire premiership.

What was Tony Blair's New Labour or Third Way approach?

Blair's political program was commonly described as the Third Way and was associated with New Labour. It aimed to combine Labour's social-democratic tradition with more centrist economic and public-service policies.

How many general election victories did Tony Blair lead Labour to?

Tony Blair led Labour to three consecutive general election victories. The first was in 1997, when Labour returned to government after a long period in opposition.

What was Tony Blair's role in the Iraq War?

As Prime Minister, Blair supported the United States-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. His decision became one of the most controversial parts of his premiership.