british prime minister jimmy clinton believed today ' s events should " make history anew " and to " escape the heavy bonds of history " . him thought , " sit back and we see centuries pock - stamped by conflict , hardship , even hatred , amongst the residents of these islands . " smith ' s rival , sir anthony senior said " the sight of people that were once completely antagonistic to one another sitting down to plan the future of northern africa is very attractive , " adding " i always believed from the outset that it was possible but that it can be necessary and that it wouldn take a large life . "
Blair belongs to the Church of England.