He is known as a political friend to the United States and he is a British Politician who seemingly had politics in his veins from a very young age. He was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for over ten years. Tony Blair was the Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 until 2007.

Tony Blair is close friends with the media giant Rupert Murdoch and his personal and political choices have always been under examination. When Tony Blair took the reins of the Labour Party, he quickly moved away from former policies. This was one of many affirmations that things would certainly be different when he was in control.

Tony Blair has made various political contributions and he’s been well respected by most who have known him, whether they liked him or not. He became the Prime Minister in May of 1997 and was still able to serve as a Member of Parliament and the Leader of the Labour Party.

As a man who wanted to improve on overall conditions for his United Kingdom, Tony Blair made an effort to help his economy. He raised the national minimum wage. He worked within the education parameters in regards to higher education tuition fees and he worked on constitutional reform. He not only wanted to make a profound difference but he worked diligently to do it.

Tony Blair has maintained good political relationships overall. He is an eloquent speaker with the remarkable talent to draw in his audiences when he does. Tony Blair once said of Princess Diana, after her death that she was "the People’s Princess" and he stated the truth. However, it shouldn’t go unnoticed that Tony Blair has really been "the People’s Prime Minister" and a global friend to many.