Blair vs. the press
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The United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair looks set to win a second term in office in 2001. The Conservative party cannot offer a credible opposition, but the press will not give Blair such an easy time and this is discussed.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2001
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A clean shot at peace
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The Northern Ireland peace talks ended with a historic agreement, the first broad-based agreement since 1960s. The agreement required each side to compromise. A poll revealed party backing is crucial to the success of the agreement when it goes to voters in Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic on May 22, 1998. The Stormont agreement will be tested by the ability of warring communities to put aside their differences.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1998
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Who cares about the chattering classes? London's media elite thinks the prime minister has lost his grip. Funny - nobody else does
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This article examines how Britain's Tony Blair has become the most popular prime minister of recent years, following his Labour Party's trouncing of the Conservatives. The article argues that criticism of Blair is now mostly concentrated in the country's media and political elites.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
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