Blair will stand down on 27 June

Mr Blair's announcement will trigger the leadership contest

Tony Blair's speech
Tony Blair has announced he will stand down as prime minister on 27 June. He made the announcement in a speech to party activists in his Sedgefield constituency, after earlier briefing the Cabinet on his plans.


Mr Blair's announcement will trigger the leadership contest


Tony Blair has announced he will stand down as prime minister on 27 June. He made the announcement in a speech to party activists in his Sedgefield constituency, after earlier briefing the Cabinet on his plans.
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