"I thank the British people for the times that it went right. And I apologize for the times I have fallen short", said an emotional Blair.(Reuters) TRIMDON, England — Ending a tumultuous decade in power largely clouded by the unpopular Iraq war and unwavering support to US President George W. Bush, British Prime Minister Tony Blair stepped down on Thursday, May 10, as leader of the ruling Labour Party and said he would end his premiership next month.
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"I have been prime minister of this country for just over 10 years. In this job, in the world today, I think that is long enough for me," he said.
"Sometimes the only way you conquer the pull of power is to set it down." MORE
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"I have been prime minister of this country for just over 10 years. In this job, in the world today, I think that is long enough for me," he said.
"Sometimes the only way you conquer the pull of power is to set it down." MORE
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Please also see:
Blair will stand down
on 27 June
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/6639945.stm