Blair eyes third term
News Article 24 July 2004
Tony Blair has urged the Labour Party to set its sights on an historic third term in power.
PM denies plans to move on
Press Review 23 July 2004
The government has survived a "testing time" and is looking forward to future challenges, Tony Blair said on Thursday.
Blair promotes active citizenship
Press Review 22 July 2004
Tony Blair has made improving childcare, pensions and housing the priorities for his third term.
PM 'strengthened after testing times'
News Article 22 July 2004
The government has survived a "testing time" and is looking forward to future challenges, Tony Blair has said.
Blair defends 10 years as Labour leader
News Article 21 July 2004
Tony Blair has celebrated 10 years as Labour leader with a strong defence of his record on a range of issues.
Party leaders clash on crime
News Article 21 July 2004
Tony Blair and Michael Howard have clashed over the government's record on crime in the last prime minister's questions before the summer recess.
Poll shows public think Blair lied on Iraq
News Article 20 July 2004
Voters have delivered a damning verdict on Tony Blair on the eve of his 10th anniversary as leader.
Blair prepares for another tough week
News Article 19 July 2004
The prime minister is today braced for another potentially rocky week which will see a major Commons debate on Iraq and a likely reshuffle.
PM 'reflects' on Butler report
News Article 15 July 2004
Number 10 has said the prime minister will reflect on the conclusions of the Butler report.
Blair 'searches conscience' but still backs war
News Article 14 July 2004
After "searching his conscience" Tony Blair has said he still believes the Iraq war was justified.
No10 plays down Blair resignation reports
News Article 12 July 2004
Downing Street has played down weekend media stories suggesting Tony Blair had to be talked out of resignation recently.
Cabinet allies deny Blair 'was set to quit'
Press Review 12 July 2004
After a weekend of speculation concerning Tony Blair's future as prime minister, allies of Gordon Brown have attempted to play down rumours of further faction-fighting.
Mandelson reignites leadership speculation
News Article 4 July 2004
Peter Mandelson has sparked more speculation about Tony Blair's future after he backed Gordon Brown as the prime minister's natural successor.
Left-wingers launch policy challenge to Blair
News Article 3 July 2004
Leftwing Labour MPs, union leaders and party members have launched a challenge to the government's Blairite policies.
Relations sour between Blunkett and Brown
News Article 1 July 2004
Relations between David Blunkett and the chancellor are said to be in the "deep freeze" following clashes over the looming spending review.
