Blair recovers after heart surgery

BRITISH Prime Minster Tony Blair insisted he was “absolutely fine” last night after hospital treatment for a recurring heart problem.

A smiling Mr Blair returned to 10 Downing Street earlier than expected following the two-and-a-half hour procedure. The premier’s irregular heartbeat was corrected and his chances of suffering the problem again were “very low”, medics said.

He will recuperate over the weekend before returning to his desk on Monday and pressing ahead with a visit to Africa next week.