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30 March 2010

Tony Blair’s speech: analysis

Yes, he's still "got it". But much more important was what he said -- and how he dismantled Cameron'

By James Macintyre

Much will be made of how Tony Blair “still has the old magic”, and it’s true: he does. Adorned with a Middle Eastern tan, a little slimmer and — at times — sounding a touch American, Blair has lost none of his communication and, yes, performance skills.

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