Blair refuses to back Brown for third term
News Article 6 January 2005
The prime minister has praised the chancellor's record but refused to confirm he will be kept on at the Treasury after the election.
Blair and Brown intensify hostilities
Press Review 6 January 2005
The ongoing tensions between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown have intensified.
Blair warns of 'tough' election fight
News Article 5 January 2005
As the political parties gear up for the next general election, Labour's troops have been warned they face a "tough fight" for re-election.
Year in review: May
News Article 27 December 2004
Speculation about the length of Tony Blair’s tenure returned this month, after reports emerged of a Brown-Prescott secret “summit”.
Mixed news for leaders on 'likeability'
Press Review 9 December 2004
Labour voters see Tony Blair as much more likeable than Gordon Brown, according to a new Populus poll for the Times.
Brown will succeed Blair insists Kinnock
News Article 5 December 2004
Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has predicted that Gordon Brown will succeed Tony Blair.
Blair backs Brown and promises more reform
News Article 3 December 2004
Tony Blair has paid tribute to his chancellor and promised fundamental reform to put more power into the hands of the people.
Blair/Brown feud 'harming civil service'
Press Review 3 December 2004
The leader of a top civil service union has claimed that the rift between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown is disrupting the government's work.
UK given dual economy warning
Press Review 1 December 2004
The Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's latest assessment of the British economy makes grim reading for the chancellor.
Brown stakes claim to leadership
News Article 10 November 2004
The chancellor has reopened speculation about the Labour leadership by signalling he still intends to become prime minister.
Brown reaffirms premiership hopes
Press Review 10 November 2004
Gordon Brown has staked a fresh claim for the Labour leadership.
PM 'offered to step down for euro deal'
News Article 22 October 2004
Clare Short has claimed that the prime minister offered to step down if Gordon Brown gave his backing to British membership of the euro.
Short claims Blair offered to stand down
Press Review 22 October 2004
Tony Blair told Gordon Brown he would stand down as prime minister before the next general election if the chancellor supported his plan to take Britain into the single currency.
Short calls on Brown to 'make his move'
News Article 15 October 2004
Clare Short has launched a fresh assault on the prime minister and called on Gordon Brown to "make his move" for the leadership.
Short urges Brown to challenge PM
Press Review 15 October 2004
Clare Short has urged Gordon Brown to mount a leadership challenge to Tony Blair before the next election.
