Blair should stay for now, says Morris
News Article 15 May 2005
Sir Bill Morris has said Tony Blair should not stand down as prime minister too soon in his third term.
Extended Queen's Speech backed by PM
Press Review 13 May 2005
Tony Blair has approved a long legislative programme containing 40 bills, many of them likely to attract opposition from rebellious back benchers.
Blair pledges final push on public service reform
News Article 12 May 2005
Tony Blair has pledged to push ahead with reform of the public services during his final years in office.
PM appeals for 'space' for smooth transition of power
Press Review 12 May 2005
The prime minister yesterday appealed to his critics in the Labour Party to give him the "space" to ensure a smooth transition of power.
Blair puts emphasis on Labour unity
News Article 11 May 2005
Tony Blair has told his Labour critics that a fourth election victory is possible if the party remains united.
Blair braced for PLP showdown
Press Review 11 May 2005
Tony Blair will today face the Parliamentary Labour Party in what promises to be a stormy post-election meeting.
Labour 'stalking horse' comes forward
News Article 9 May 2005
A Labour MP has said he is prepared to run as a "stalking horse" candidate against Tony Blair.
Poll says PM should go in 2006
News Article 9 May 2005
A YouGov survey for the Telegraph has shown that 46 per cent of voters want Tony Blair to resign by this time next year.
PM set to continue reshuffle
Press Review 9 May 2005
After a weekend in which backbench rebels took to the airwaves to call on him to resign, Tony Blair will today complete his post-election reshuffle with changes to the junior ministerial ranks.
Cabinet rallies round Blair
News Article 8 May 2005
Senior ministers have dismissed suggestions that Tony Blair should step down soon.
Clark quits Labour for Conservatives
News Article 8 May 2005
Former Peterborough MP Helen Clark has announced she is quitting Labour and seeking to join the Tories.
Tony Blair: No 10 statement in full
News Article 6 May 2005
The full text of Tony Blair's Downing Street statement following his visit to Buckingham Palace on Friday morning.
Balance of power shifts to Brown
News Article 6 May 2005
Tony Blair has returned to Number 10, but the influence of Gordon Brown is set to grow during Labour's third term.
Blair's future jeopardised by defeats
News Article 6 May 2005
A string of defeats and a significant drop in support for Labour has led to fresh speculation about Tony Blair's future.
Reduced majority speeds Brown succession
Press Review 6 May 2005
Labour's reduced majority provokes speculation in the press that Tony Blair will be forced to hand over the leadership to Gordon Brown sooner than he wants.
