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27/04/2007
Downing Street denies Blair quit claims
Downing Street has denied newspaper reports that Prime Minister Tony Blair will announce his resignation before next week's local elections in Scotland, England and Wales.
It has been expected that Mr Blair would step down as Prime Minister after the elections on May 3.
Downing Street denied press reports that Mr Blair would stand down on May 1, saying that they were "wrong".
Meanwhile, Mr Blair, who is in Poland for a summit, told reporters: "I wouldn't hold your breath on that story" when questioned on the issue.
(KMcA)
It has been expected that Mr Blair would step down as Prime Minister after the elections on May 3.
Downing Street denied press reports that Mr Blair would stand down on May 1, saying that they were "wrong".
Meanwhile, Mr Blair, who is in Poland for a summit, told reporters: "I wouldn't hold your breath on that story" when questioned on the issue.
(KMcA)
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