World Americas North America 7 January 2016updated 27 Jul 2021 5:36am What we learned from the transcripts of Tony Blair and Bill Clinton’s phonecalls Moose lips sink ships. By Anoosh Chakelian (Photo By Screengrab) “Always the Right attack you and the Left don’t defend you.” This is Tony Blair’s sad summary of the grief he received from the press in the run-up to his election. Plus ça change, eh Jez? Subscribe to The New Statesman today from only £8.99 per month Subscribe Content from our partners An old Rioja, a simple Claret,and a Burgundy far too nice to put in risotto New Statesman Wine Club Antimicrobial Resistance: Why urgent action is needed Spotlight The role and purpose of social housing continues to evolve Spotlight