Tony Blair has a long history of helping political leaders, particularly ones that can either directly or indirectly assist in promoting his causes. This trend has resulted in many referring to such assistance as the Blair rewards program, but that is one of the nicer nicknames it has received. It seems that when a world leader or fellow politician does something that is helpful in some way in furthering a cause that Tony is involved in, they are likely to receive a sort of reward or prize for that aid.

This has of course resulted in many people’s dissatisfaction and complaints have been raised about the concept that if a political leader wants to get ahead in the game all he has to do is please Tony. This is why many use the label of ‘Blair rewards scam’ when referring to such situations. The fact is that for anyone unaware of the many times that Tony has bestowed such rewards it is easy to assume that every recipient is deserving of a prize or recognition. But when Blair rewards only people that in effect are helping him, although they may deserve respect, rewards, and recognition, the fact is that the reward seems to be at least slightly tainted.

There have been circumstances that were questionable by almost anyone’s standards, including the ones under which Shaun Woodward was rewarded a campaigning role for the Labour Party after he defected from the Conservative Party. In this case the campaigning role Woodward was given provided him with a great advantage in seeking a seat in the next general election. In the end, that would mean a greater advantage for Blair. Many people called this a Blair easy saver program because he assisted Woodward from possible ruin, while guaranteeing himself favor in Woodward’s eyes.

Tony Blair has not done anything that other politicians don’t do, but in his case it has not been an easy task to hide rewards or the promotions he gives. By being openly honest about his decisions to bestow rewards on questionable parties, he has gotten a reputation that is perhaps less than admirable at times. In fact, many people have distaste for the fact that Tony has gained exceptional monetary rewards for himself over the years and that has resulted in references being made to his own reward program.

About the Author:

I am Marley Masters and I am an advocate for the people. I pursue and believe in fair practices and accountability in the world politics and politicians. Throughout the last few years it may seem to many that Tony Blair rewards those that do more harm for his country than good in the name of getting paid, often times referring to his actions as the Blair Rewards Program for the undeserved. Many have raised opposition and want to know how the Blair rewards complaints are handled and why after so many have been made nothing has been done about it.