From: SKY News on Wed, Jul 30 2008 2:35 AM

As Tony Blair prepares to leave Downing Street, Sky News remembers some of the things the outgoing prime minister had to say to the public during his time in the top job.

From: SKY News on Wed, Jul 30 2008 2:21 AM

Former Government adviser Des Smith has said he contemplated suicide after being "hung out to dry" by Tony Blair. Mr Smith told the News Of The World the PM had done nothing to help him. (45secs)

From: SKY News on Wed, Jul 30 2008 2:19 AM

Tony Blair delivered an emotional resignation speech to his Sedgefield constituents, saying Britain is the "greatest nation on earth".

From: SKY News on Wed, Jul 30 2008 2:01 AM

Tony Blair is to announce a radical overhaul of firearms laws to try to curb gun crime in Britain. Under the Prime Minister's plans, police would be given stronger powers to investigate suspects. (1min 10secs)

From: SKY News on Wed, Jul 30 2008 1:23 AM

Tony Blair has again defended his interventionist style of politics on the final stop of his farewell tour of Africa. During his speech in Johannesburg, he explained why it was important to carry on working for a stable Africa.

From: SKY News on Wed, Jul 30 2008 1:23 AM

He is considered Tony Blair's firefighter but John Reid has announced he is to quit the Cabinet. He will step down as Home Secretary at the end of next month. Mr Reid was speaking to BBC1's The Politics Show. Sky's Peter Spencer reports.

From: SKY News on Wed, Jul 30 2008 1:00 AM

Tony Blair is back from his Summer break in the Carribean, to face a full in tray of domestic and international problems. The Prime Minister will try to deflect criticism about the timing of his holiday.

From: SKY News on Wed, Jul 30 2008 12:02 AM

Tony Blair has denied there is a Cabinet split over the Middle East, as it emerged Commons leader has attacked Israel's "disproportionate"offensive. Jack Straw said Israel risked escalating a dangerous situation.

From: SKY News on Tue, Jul 29 2008 11:33 PM

Many prime ministers have faced conflict during their time in office - some more than most. Sky's Niall Paterson reports on how Tony Blair fought his battles, most notably the war in Iraq.

From: SKY News on Tue, Jul 29 2008 11:12 PM

The petition against road pricing on the Downing Street website has closed, with almost one point eight million signatures. Tony Blair has emailed everyone who signed up to oppose the plans. (1 mins 40secs)

From: SKY News on Tue, Jul 29 2008 10:38 PM

Tony Blair has dropped a strong hint that he will not serve a full third term. He refused to set a date for when he will leave, but said he would allow his successor ample time to "bed in" before the next election.

From: SKY News on Tue, Jul 29 2008 10:16 PM

Tony Blair came out fighting after one of his toughest weeks since Labour came to power. The public will soon have its say in the local elections and many experts are predicting Labour's worst results in years.

From: SKY News on Tue, Jul 29 2008 10:12 PM

Bill Clinton has paid tribute and heaped praise on the Labour leadership. Speaking at the Labour Party conference in Manchester, he also thanked Tony Blair for preserving the relationship between the US and the UK.

From: SKY News on Tue, Jul 29 2008 10:07 PM

Prime Minister Tony Blair tells Sky's Adam Boulton that he was right to back US-led war on Iraq - and that it WAS legal.

From: SKY News on Tue, Jul 29 2008 9:48 PM

Lord Levy, Tony Blair's top fundraiser, is a happy man after learning no one will face charges over the 16-month cash-for-honours investigation. He made this statement following the official announcement from the CPS.

From: SKY News on Tue, Jul 29 2008 9:25 PM

Former prime minister Tony Blair has been forced to cancel a visit to Gaza at the last minute because of a serious security threat. Sky News foreign affairs editor Tim Marshall reports.

From: SKY News on Tue, Jul 29 2008 9:10 PM

The Home Office is to be split in two. Tony Blair will confirm plans to turn the Home Office into a new ministry of security and a ministry of justice. Sky's Jon Craig reports. (1min 49secs)

From: SKY News on Tue, Jul 29 2008 9:09 PM

The debate over how to pay for state pensions looks set to dominate the political agenda this week. Tony Blair has denied on Sky News that there is a rift between him and the Chancellor Gordon Brown over the issue.

From: SKY News on Tue, Jul 29 2008 8:53 PM

Tony Blair has held talks with Israeli PM Ehud Olmert on the Middle East peace process just hours after meeting Palestinian president Mamood Abbas. Mr Blair was urged to comply with Jewish tradition and put on a skull cap.

From: SKY News on Tue, Jul 29 2008 8:51 PM

Tony Blair says he understands George Bush\uFFFDs decision to send more troops to Iraq. The PM told ITV West Country the US President\uFFFDs new strategy makes sense given the violence still being waged in Iraq. (1min)