The Sun's claim that Mr Blair will go next summer has not been denied in Downing Street and Sky News' Political Editor Adam Boulton says it is being assumed in Westminster that the news is correct.
"This is now fantastically messy for the Prime Minister," said Boulton.
"Senior MPs and many commentators are saying the party may not stand for this (timetable) and will expect Mr Blair to be out by Christmas.
"He is clearly on the defensive. He is clearly on the run."
John McDonnell, chair of the socialist Campaign Group of Labour MPs, has confirmed he will launch his own campaign to succeed Mr Blair.
Boulton said there would undoubtedly be an election for a successor with some on the left of the Labour party opposed to the Chancellor, Gordon Brown, taking over without a contest.
Hang on a minute !!!! yeah yeah you can all have your silly little in house ramblings and squabbling but, WE THE VOTING PUBLIC DONT GET A SAY ON THIS DO WE !
"This is now fantastically messy for the Prime Minister," said Boulton.
"Senior MPs and many commentators are saying the party may not stand for this (timetable) and will expect Mr Blair to be out by Christmas.
"He is clearly on the defensive. He is clearly on the run."
John McDonnell, chair of the socialist Campaign Group of Labour MPs, has confirmed he will launch his own campaign to succeed Mr Blair.
Boulton said there would undoubtedly be an election for a successor with some on the left of the Labour party opposed to the Chancellor, Gordon Brown, taking over without a contest.
Hang on a minute !!!! yeah yeah you can all have your silly little in house ramblings and squabbling but, WE THE VOTING PUBLIC DONT GET A SAY ON THIS DO WE !
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