BEAMING proudly on the steps of Number 10 for a third — and final — time the Blairs yesterday offered a rare glimpse of a family that has grown up largely away from the public eye.

By Jon Smith BRITISH Prime Minister Tony Blair's official spokesman insisted yesterday it was entirely up to the premier and his wife if they saw lifestyle guru Carole Caplin "in a personal capacity".

BRITISH Prime Minister Tony Blair last night directly challenged critics of his wife, Cherie, to put any evidence they had of “criminal, illegal or improper” behaviour to the proper authorities.