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13 Oct 2025  #topnews #news #politics

Tony Blair will be a key player in the 'board for peace' in Gaza, why?

There has been some conflicting back and forth between US and UK officials about just how much of a role the UK played in the ceasefire in Gaza. 

The exchange included Jonathan Powell, Keir Starmer's National Security Adviser, being warmly praised by Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff.

So how much is the UK involved? And why does Tony Blair have such a key role? Oli Dugmore is joined by Rachel Cunliffe and Ethan Croft to discuss.