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The former Labour Prime Minister, who held the role for 10 years, quit politics in 2007. But Mr Blair has become increasing involved in the Government's coronavirus strategy, by holding talks with Tory ministers and health experts and commissioning reports on how to combat the pandemic. An insider said the 67-year-old is plotting a return to politics and aims to mimic Charles de Gaulle, who was re-elected as French President, 13 years after leaving office.