Are Blairites really centrist Tories? | UK Politics | The New Statesman

What is the difference between a soft Tory, a Lib Dem, and a Blairite?

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The answer comes down to power, upbringing, and tradition.

Rachel Cunliffe, Freddie Hayward, and Zoë Grünewald tackle a listener’s question on what makes a centrist politician choose the party they represent.

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