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Blair has ‘no intention’ of standing down

Tony Blair rounded on Labour rebels, warning them that while he would not ‘go on and on’ like Mrs Thatcher, he had no intention either of standing down soon, nor of publishing a timetable for his departure.

Labour in disarray as Blair fights for control

Blair warns a forced change of leader would lead to electoral disaster

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