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9/5/2007, 16:55 – 23:35

1st other top story: Blair to announce departure date

9/5/2007, 23:35 – 10/5/2007, 01:05

Left subheadline: Blair to announce departure date
Tony Blair will "make an announcement" on his future as Labour leader on Thursday, says Downing Street.

10/5/2007, 01:05 – 09:20

Main headline: Blair to announce departure date
Tony Blair will "make an announcement" on his future as Labour leader on Thursday, says Downing Street.

10/5/2007, 09:20 – 09:40

Main headline: Blair briefs Cabinet on quit plan
Tony Blair is briefing Cabinet colleagues on his plans to step down as Labour leader and UK prime minister.

10/5/2007, 09:40 – 12:10

Main headline: Blair tells Cabinet he will quit
Tony Blair briefs Cabinet colleagues on his plans to step down as Labour leader and UK prime minister.

10/5/2007, 12:10 – 12:30

Main headline: Blair will stand down on 27 June
Tony Blair is setting out plans to quit as prime minister in a speech to Labour activists in his Sedgefield constituency.

10/5/2007, 12:30 – 11/5/2007, 01:50

Main headline: Blair to stand down on 27 June
Tony Blair announces his resignation as Labour leader and reveals his final day as prime minister will be 27 June, in an emotional speech to activists in his Sedgefield constituency.