Blair to go on June 27

Tony Blair today announced he will resign as Prime Minister on June 27.

Thu, 10 May, 2007 - 13:30

Tony Blair today announced he will resign as Prime Minister on June 27.

He told an emotional meeting in his constituency: “Today I announce my decision to stand down from the leadership of the Labour Party. The party will now select a new leader.

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