Tony Blair Institute 'to focus on making globalisation work'

Tony Blair has announced he is setting up an institute to provide "thought leadership" to politicians and governments around the world.
The former prime minister said this would oppose "the new populism" and its "essentially close-minded approach to globalisation".
He emphasised that he would not return "to the front line of politics", as it was "clear that this is not possible".
Mr Blair also called criticism of his business interests "inaccurate".
The former Labour leader, who was prime minister from 1997 to 2007, has featured... read more