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In British politics, Blairism is the political ideology of the former leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister Tony Blair and those that follow him. It entered the New Penguin English Dictionary in 2000. Proponents of Blairism are referred to as Blairites.

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  52. Morris, Nigel (29 June 2007). "First woman at the Home Office: Jacqui Smith". The Independent (London). https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/first-woman-at-the-home-office-jacqui-smith-455173.html.  A more fluid approach is needed.
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