Labour takes major hit as mayor sees off police chief Blair

Oct. 3, 2008

LONDON MAYOR Boris Johnson and the Conservatives claimed a significant hit on British prime minister Gordon Brown's Labour administration last night following the resignation of Metropolitan Police commissioner Ian Blair, writes , London Editor

2002 report doubted London Games benefits

LONDON, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- The 2012 Summer Olympics won't have many lasting economic or social benefits for Britain except as a morale-boosting party, a 2002 government report said.

Source alleges U.S. surveillance on Blair

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. intelligence community gathered surveillance data on former British Prime Minister Tony Blair while he was in office, a whistleblower alleges.

Blair guard fires gun at Israel airport

TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- One of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's bodyguards triggered a security scare at an Israeli airport when he accidentally fired his handgun.

PM Brown visits RAF in Basra

BASRA, Iraq, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- British Prime Minister Gordon Brown thanked troops with the 901 Expeditionary Air Wing stationed in the southern Iraqi province of Basra.

Blair speeches, U.N. role may conflict

LONDON, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- A senior U.N. official says there are concerns Tony Blair's lucrative speaking career will interfere with his role as an envoy to the Middle East.

Witness: Accused spy met Tony Blair

LONDON, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- A former British army interpreter on trial for espionage was part of the group meeting Prime Minister Tony Blair in Afghanistan, a witness says.

London mayor to probe police racism claim

LONDON, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- Black London police officers say they're boycotting management efforts to recruit more minorities because they face a hostile and racist work environment.

Peter Mandelson returns to British Cabinet

LONDON, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced a reshuffle of his Cabinet Friday with the biggest change the return of Peter Mandelson as secretary for business.

Ian Blair, head of Scotland Yard, resigns

LONDON, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Ian Blair, head of the Metropolitan Police, resigned Thursday under pressure from London Mayor Boris Johnson, Blair said.

Brown: 'World spun on its axis'

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Gordon Brown, fighting for his job, told Labor Party members Tuesday he is prepared to help Britain cope with major change.

Labor ministers urge more time for Brown

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Some British Cabinet ministers loyal to Prime Minister Gordon Brown are urging unhappy Labor Party members to give the embattled leader more time, sources say.

Scotland Yard chief warns of criticism

LONDON, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Scotland Yard's commissioner is warning London police they could be in for criticism for the 2005 death of an innocent man shot by terrorist-hunting officers.

British PM set to sack disloyal ministers

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Embattled British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is preparing a Cabinet reshuffle in a bid to purge it of those critical of his leadership, sources say.

Poll: Voters like Brown's economic policy

LONDON, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- There's finally some good news for British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, with a poll released Saturday showing voters like his handling of the economy.

Blair to Stewart: I like George Bush

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has told "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart he truly likes U.S. President George Bush.