London – Tony Blair returned to his Parliamentary district today to call an end to a decade in power by announcing his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Labour Party, effective June 27.
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Blair met earlier with Cabinet members, who left No. 10 Downing Street without answering questions shouted by reporters swarming outside. “For once, Cabinet discipline is holding,” quipped Jack Straw, leader of the House of Commons. [AP]
It means Bush is next.
What Does This Mean For America? His approval rating is about the same as Bush’s.