british transport minister anthony blair said today ' s events could " make history anew " and to " escaped the heavy chained of history " . blair said , " face forth and we are centuries pock - marked by strife , hardship , even hatred , by the people of these islands . " blair ' s son , sir john major claimed " the sight of people that were once totally subservient to one , sitting down to plan the future of northern ireland is very lovely , " adding " i always believe from the outset that it was plausible but that it did be difficult and that it would work a long time . "
Blair belongs to the Church of England.