Brown moves to end leadership rumours
Press Review 19 May 2004
Gordon Brown used a speech to the Social Market Foundation last night to dampen talk of Tony Blair standing down.
No 'cutting and running' for Blair from Iraq or No10
Press Review 18 May 2004
Tony Blair has told reporters he will stay on at Downing Street to "get the job done".
Cabinet closes ranks behind PM
Press Review 18 May 2004
Tony Blair's closest allies mounted a fightback yesterday against the continuing speculation about his future as prime minister.
Unions bid to set third term agenda
News Article 18 May 2004
Union leaders have been meeting to discuss the aims of a possible third term for the Labour government.
Ministers rally round PM
Press Review 17 May 2004
Gordon Brown has ordered his supporters to maintain their discipline and unity amid mounting reports that Tony Blair is set to quit before the next election.
Brown backs Blair over Labour leadership
News Article 17 May 2004
Gordon Brown has given his backing to Tony Blair amid increasing speculation that the prime minister is set to quit.
Leadership speculation continues to haunt PM
Press Review 14 May 2004
The prime minister is struggling to convince backbenchers that he is not becoming a liability to the party, reports today's press.
Bookies cut odds on Blair quitting
News Article 13 May 2004
Bookmakers have slashed the odds on Tony Blair quitting Downing Street before the next general election.
Iraq crisis sparks leadership debate
Press Review 12 May 2004
The latest allegations coming out of Iraq have sparked renewed questions about Tony Blair's future as Labour leader.
PM defends Howard attack
News Article 10 May 2004
Tony Blair has defended Labour's elections strategy in the wake of a stinging attack on Michael Howard.
Cabinet unites as poll puts Tories ahead
News Article 4 May 2004
With a new poll indicating a renewed Conservative electoral challenge, Gordon Brown has moved to deny fresh reports of a rift with Tony Blair.
Labour 'needs radical manifesto'
News Article 2 May 2004
Labour needs a bold and ambitious manifesto for the next election, Stephen Byers has said.
Manifesto 'key to Blair's future'
Press Review 30 April 2004
The Guardian reports today that Tony Blair's future as prime minister could depend on whether he secures a radical manifesto for a third term in office.
Blair 'will serve full third term'
News Article 29 April 2004
The prime minister is reported to have made clear he intends to serve a full third term in office if re-elected next year.
Express abandons Blair
Press Review 22 April 2004
The Daily Express has said it will now back Michael Howard as he attempts to defeat Labour at the next general election.
