Tony Blair is relentlessly self-sacrificing. He’s an example to us all

How can we persuade our former Prime Minister, Tony Blair, to devote a little more time to making money for himself and rather less time for his many charitable concerns? There is only so much a man should be expected to give, especially after a lifetime of public service.

We have forgotten too quickly, I think, that he gave of himself — relentlessly and for a pittance — when he led this country for more than decade. It seems that now he is unable to get out of the habit and I am worried that he may well end up in penury, unless we can get the message across to him: Tony, just for once, think of yourself. Or if you can’t do that, at least think of Cherie. It is loathsome to think that this remarkable woman might be forced one day to take in washing, or to offer herself as au pair, just to help make ends meet.