Tony Blair branded ‘megalomaniac’ following Newsweek interview

Tony Blair yesterday faced accusations of ‘megalomania’ over an interview in which he vowed to set up his own ‘leaders club’ of ex-statesmen – and appeared to dismiss the need for democracy.

 

The ex-PM said he wanted to create a ‘cadre’ of former leaders to advise governments, saying: ‘You can get some of these guys who are fantastic executors. Why not use their talents and their experience?’

 

He added: ‘Why not come and help the president of this country or the prime minister of that country?’

 

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