The Truth about Tony Blair | Michael Waldman interview
February 18, 2026
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as posted by the channelLaura sits down with Michael Waldman, series director of new documentary The Tony Blair Story, for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the most consequential and controversial political figures in modern Britain.
Waldman details his time behind the scenes of the documentary, as well as his in-depth interview with Blair himself. He reveals what it was like trying to “get under the skin” of the former Prime Minister, and how Blair responded when pressed on his record, especially Iraq. Laura pushes Waldman on whether Blair truly believes the war was justified, and on a striking moment in which Blair admits reflects on his decisions "in the deep of night".
The conversation also gets into other interviews with key New Labour figures including Peter Mandelson and Alastair Campbell. Waldman explains the editorial dilemmas surrounding Mandelson’s inclusion amid controversy, and reflects on Campbell’s candid assessment of Iraq.
The pair also assess Blair’s broader legacy: the Good Friday Agreement, devolution, public service reform, and his enduring influence through the Tony Blair Institute. Nearly two decades after leaving Downing Street, is Blair more influential out of office than in it?
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