Tony Blair's wife sues Murdoch company over phone hacking

Author : Graham Atkins Solicitor | Published On : 26 Sep 2026

The wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair is suing Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper company over phone hacking, her lawyer said Wednesday.

Cherie Blair was suing "in relation to the unlawful interception of her voicemails," lawyer Graham Atkins said in an email, making her one of the most high-profile people to have challenged Murdoch's News International over the illegal eavesdropping campaign waged against politicians, celebrities, athletes and others in the public eye.

Details of Blair's claim were not immediately made public Wednesday. Atkins said he would not be commenting further on the case.

Her legal action is likely to prove uncomfortable for Tony Blair, who is godfather to Murdoch's youngest daughter, Chloe.