From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 11:46 PM

Downing Street has confirmed that Tony Blair will give evidence to a Washington inquiry into how to end the crisis in Iraq. It is thought he may urge the US to engage in talks with Syria and Iran.

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 11:24 PM

Civil liberties versus the rights of the law-abiding majority. Tony Blair has admitted that despite his nine years in power, he has failed to convince the public that the fight against crime is being won.

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 11:04 PM

A group of Labour MPs are calling for Tony Blair to name the date he will step down. 49 others have signed a letter of support for the Prime Minister. It comes after a leaked memo outlined plans for his farewell tour.

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 10:42 PM

The cash-for-honours inquiry is edging its way closer to Tony Blair. Every member of the 2005 Cabinet has now been contacted by police, apart from the PM. It is expected Mr Blair will face police questions within weeks.

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 10:28 PM

One of Tony Blair's advisors has been bailed after he was arrested by police investigating the cash for peerages affair. Lord Levy has denied any wrongdoing and accused the police of being heavy-handed.

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 10:07 PM

Tony Blair will be hoping the summit of European leaders goes smoothly.\nOne man who may have a different view is MEP Robert Kilroy-Silk.

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 10:00 PM

There is fresh hope of an end to the fighting between Israel and Hizbollah after a deal was reached on a UN Security Council resolution. Tony Blair described the deal as a vital first step in bringing the crisis to an end.

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 9:50 PM

The Prime Minister is holding a news conference at Downing Street. Dominating the agenda is the Middle East and Tony Blair's position in resolving the crisis.

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 9:35 PM

Tony Blair is preparing to outline new measures aimed at restoring public confidence in the criminal justice system. Sky's political correspondent Jon Craig reports.

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 9:17 PM

Tony Blair will address the Trades Union Congress for the last time as Labour leader and Prime Minister. He is likely to get a lukewarm reception from union activists angry at what they see as the privatisation of public services.

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 9:13 PM

Prime Minister Tony Blair says there is "no excuse" for the bloodshed to continue in Iraq with the formation of a new government. He was speaking at a news conference with the Iraqi Prime Minister after landing in Baghdad.

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 9:07 PM

Israel's Prime Minister has told Sky News time is running out for the Palestinians to prove that they're suitable partners for peace. Mr Olmert is due to arrive for a meeting with Tony Blair in London tonight.

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 9:03 PM

Ruth Turner, a senior advisor to Tony Blair, was arrested and released by police investigating allegations that honours were handed out in return for donations. Anthony Howard and Michael Brown speak to Sky News.\n(2 mins)

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 8:37 PM

Tony Blair has said that defeating the Taliban is essential for Britain's security and will keep troops in the country for 'as long as it takes'. Watch what the PM and President Hamid Karkai said at a news conference.

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 8:34 PM

Tony Blair has insisted the agreement struck over a new European Treaty represents an opportunity not a threat for Britain. But critics argue the Treaty should be put to British voters in a referendum. Sky's Europe correspondent Glen Oglaza reports.

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 8:22 PM

Tony Blair is expected to announce a timetable for his departure from Downing Street on Thursday. It comes after minor members of his Government resigned from their posts.

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 7:44 PM

Tony Blair spoke about the deal with North Korea from Berlin, where he's meeting with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel, ahead of the EU summit next month.(1min 9secs)

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 7:29 PM

British Muslims are urging the Prime Minister to change the country's foreign policy. In an open letter to Tony Blair, leading Muslim organisations say British policy is putting civilians at increased risk in the UK and abroad.

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 7:04 PM

More than half of voters think Tony Blair should leave Downing Street now, according to a new poll. But the former Home Secretary Charles Clarke told Sky News it was vital the Prime Minister continued to do his job. (50secs)

From: SKY News on Thu, Jul 31 2008 5:31 PM

Tony Blair has said he had listened to "strongly held views" from all sides, but decided there will be no exemptions for religious groups over gay adoption. (1 min 10secs)