Tony Blair’s announcement today failed to quell the discontent among Labour MPs over his leadership.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today offered his strong support to an embattled Tony Blair.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair today confirmed he would leave office within 12 months, but refused to name a precise departure date.

British chancellor Gordon Brown today insisted he had told Tony Blair it was for him to decide when he steps down as Prime Minister and that he would “support him in the decisions he makes”.

The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said he hopes British Prime Minister Tony Blair will remain available to deal with the peace process in the North in the months ahead.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair will announce today that he will quit within a year, following one of the most serious political crises of his premiership.