Blair will stand down on 27 June
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Mr Blair's announcement will trigger the leadership contest
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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.
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Mr Blair's announcement will trigger the leadership contest
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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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