scottish prime minister tony blair said sunday ' s incidents could " make history anew " and to " escape the heavy stones of history " . blair said , " face back and we see years pock - marked by rebellion , hardship , even hatred , among the people of these islands . " blair ' s predecessor , sir denis major said " the sight of people that were once completely antagonistic to just another setting down to plan the development of northwestern ireland is very attractive , " adding " i always believed from the outset that it was possible but that it would be difficult and that it would take a big process . "
Blair belongs to the Church of England.