托尼·布莱尔哀悼约翰·伯顿的去世,他的长期导师和选举代理人约翰·伯顿于85岁去世。 Tony Blair mourns the passing of John Burton, his longtime mentor and election agent, who died at 85.

联合王国前首相托尼·布莱尔向约翰·伯顿致敬。 伯顿是他的长期选举代理人和导师,他于85岁去世。 Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has paid tribute to John Burton, his longtime election agent and mentor, who died at 85. 布莱尔将伯顿描述为40多年来的“导师、导师和老师”, 在布莱尔担任国会议员和总理期间赞扬他敏锐的政治洞察力、坚定不移的判断力以及宝贵的建议。 Blair described Burton as a "mentor, guide, and teacher" for over four decades, praising his sharp political insight, unwavering judgment, and invaluable advice during Blair’s time as MP and prime minister. 他回顾了1983年选举前他们举行的第一次会议,并强调了伯顿作为塞奇菲尔德劳动党主席和区议员的作用,以及他的热情、幽默和对劳工运动的坚定承诺。 He recalled their first meeting before the 1983 election and highlighted Burton’s roles as chair of the Sedgefield Labour Party and borough councillor, as well as his warmth, humor, and deep commitment to the Labour movement. Blair表达了个人的悲痛,向Burton的孩子和“Trimdon船员”表示哀悼,他们是一群亲密的朋友和支持者。 Blair expressed personal grief, offering condolences to Burton’s children and the “Trimdon crew,” a close group of friends and supporters. 劳工议员Alan Strickland承认Burton对地方和国家政治的持久影响。 Labour MP Alan Strickland acknowledged Burton’s lasting impact on local and national politics.