Viewers distracted by Tony Blair’s new mullet-style haircut despite ex-PM admitting mistakes

 The ex-Labour leader, 67, was making a serious point on ITV about Scottish independence — but online wags were more interested in his hair.

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Tony Blair’s new long locks distracted TV viewers

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The ex-Labour leader was making a serious point on ITV about Scottish independenceCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd

One compared his “mullet” to late club owner Peter Stringfellow’s hairdo.

Another said: “It’s not Tony Blair, it’s Tony Hair.

"He’s a rock star.”

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But online wags were more interested in his hair

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One compared his 'mullet' to late club owner Peter Stringfellow’s hairdo

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Blair's hair was compared to Peter Stringfellow'sCredit: Getty Images - Getty

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Tony and Cherie Blair at Number 10 after Labour's 1997 election winHis new style is a far cry from his 2004 clean-cut image.

Mr Blair said devolution mistakes failed to quash Scottish nationalism.

Times Radio journalist Aasmah Mir said: “I’m sorry but someone is going to have to stage an intervention over Tony Blair’s hair.”

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