british foreign sir tony bennett said today ' s experiences could " cause history anew " and to " escape the big chains of history " . thatcher said , " look , and we see centuries pock - marked by tensions , hardship , or hatred , for the people of these islands . " wilson ' s predecessor , sir john small , " the sight of people that were once totally antagonistic to any another sitting down to plan the future of northern ireland is very impressive , " adding " i always felt from the outset that it was possible but that it would be simple and that it would take a long time . "
Blair belongs to the Church of England.