Regardless of your personal opinion on the man, Tony Blair has changed UK Politics for decades to come. If nothing else, he was and still is a great politician, I would hazard as to say greater than the original Teflon Don - Lord Mandilson.

Changes to pensions to make them more affordable are unavoidable. Threats from trade union bosses, made from the comfort of their well-feathered nests, should be challenged because the facts are there for reasonable people to see and debate.

While talks with ministers will continue, it takes two to negotiate. Unions are on the dance floor, and the next dance is the tango. We do not yet know whether we have a partner.

The Government are trying to implement pretty modest reforms which will be fairer for taxpayers but still leave teachers with generous provision. If they are going to enjoy generous pensions it is only fair they should pay a bit more of the cost