labour prime ministerial alan abbott said today ' s events will " make history anew " and to " escape the heavy stones of responsibility " . they remarked , " face back and we see generations pock - marked by conflict , difficulties , et hatred , among the people of these islands . " blair ' s predecessor , sir nicholas general said " the images of things that were once totally antagonistic to one another turning down to plan the future of northern ireland is very attractive , " then " i always said from the outset that it was difficult but that it might be difficult and that it still go a long time . "
Blair belongs to the Church of England.