Blair Gives Final Speech as Head of Labour

by Rob Gifford, NPR

British Prime Minister Tony Blair made his last speech as leader of the ruling Labour Party's annual convention. He had already announced that he will step down before next summer. He told party delegates that they must put aside their differences and support his successor if they want Labour to win the next general election, in 2009.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, September 26, 2006