Labour Wins Election as Blair Returns to Downing Street

Daniel Blake


Tony Blair won a record-breaking General Election victory today as he headed back to No 10 for an historic third term in power - but with a reduced majority.

Mr Blair told party workers at Trimdon Labour Club in his Sedgefield constituency: "I know there are lots of lessons to learn but I do feel very proud of the fact that we have managed that historic third term victory."

He added: "To be re-elected for a third time is very special so it's a tremendous privilege and an honour."

Tory leader Michael Howard conceded defeat at his count in Folkestone, after retaining his own seat.

He said: "It looks that Mr Blair is going to win a third term for Labour and I congratulate him on that victory.

"I believe that the time has now come for him to deliver on the things that really matter to the people of our country."



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