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On 7 September 2006, Blair publicly stated he would step down as leader by the time of the Trades Union Congress conference held from 10 to 13 September 2007, [110] despite promising to serve a full term during the previous general election campaign.
The next day The Sun reported that Blair would step down as Leader of the Labour Party on 31 May 2007, and as prime minister when a new leader is elected. That same day, seven of the MPs who signed the letter resigned as Parliamentary Private Secretaries (unpaid and unofficial posts assisting Government ministers).
Blair announced on 7 September 2006 that he would step down within a year. [ 79 ] Brown was the clear favourite to succeed Blair; he was the only candidate spoken of seriously in Westminster.
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Blair first took on the role of PM in May 1997, just days before his 44th birthday, making him the youngest Prime Minister since 1812 and the first of Elizabeth's reign to be born after she took ...
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Blair announced on 7 September 2006 that he would step down within a year. [5] Brown was the clear favourite to succeed Blair; he was the only candidate spoken of seriously in Westminster. Appearances and news coverage leading up to the handover were interpreted as preparing the ground for Brown to become Prime Minister , in part by creating ...
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