| Tony Blair | |
| |
| Home Secretary | |
| In office:
1994 - 1996 | |
| Preceded by: | Unknown |
| Succeded by: | Michael Howard |
| Employment Secretary | |
| In office:
1989 - 1994 | |
| Preceded by: | Unknown |
| Succeded by: | Unknown |
| Energy Secretary | |
| In office:
1988 - 1989 | |
| Preceded by: | John Prescott |
| Succeded by: | Frank Dobson |
| Biography | |
| Born: |
May 6 1953, Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| Died | - |
| Nationality: | British |
| Political party: | Labour |
| Spouse: |
Cherie Booth |
| Children: | 4 |
| Alma mater: |
St John's College, Oxford |
| Occupation: | Politician |
| Religion: |
Anglican (1953 - 1998) Roman Catholic (1998 -) |
Tony Blair is a British journalist and broadcaster, and former Labour party politician.
In 1996 he lost his seat, signifiying the extent of the labour defeat since he had been seen as a possible leadership candidate. He has subsequently established himself as a prominent journalist and broadcaster, most notably presenting Great British Churches.
Early Life[]
Early Political Career[]
Blair was selected for the safe labour seat of Sedgefield, and was easily elected at the 1982 general election.
After the 1987 election Blair was brought into cabinet.
Cabinet 1988 - 1996[]
Media Career[]
Personal Life[]
He is married to fellow labour MP Cherie Booth.