Blair admits talks breakthrough will take time

British Prime Minister Tony Blair is back in talks with Sinn Fein today, but the Labour leader admitted no breakthrough was imminent after being involved in discussions late into the night at Hillsborough.

Blair admits talks breakthrough will take time

British Prime Minister Tony Blair is back in talks with Sinn Fein today, but the Labour leader admitted no breakthrough was imminent after being involved in discussions late into the night at Hillsborough.

Speaking in Belfast this morning, Mr Blair said he was adamant his Government had not walked away from its commitments, adding: "The push for peace must now go on."

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