Blair's final curtain

Jun. 27 - The outgoing British Prime Minister, Tony Blair bowed out with a few final words to Members of Parliament on the nature of politics.

Blair - widely regarded as one of the most skillful political communicators of his generation - departed with a disavowal of any great ability as a parliamentary orator.

Follow Reuters coverage of Tony Blair's farewell and Gordon Brown's official appointment as Britain's Prime Minister.

• Blair hands over to Brown
  Britain's former Chancellor Gordon Brown prepares to succeed Tony Blair as prime minister.
• Blair's final show
  Outgoing British Prime Minister, Tony Blair faced Members of Parliament in the House of Commons for the final time on Wednesday.
• Blair's final curtain
  The outgoing British Prime Minister, Tony Blair bowed out with a few final words to Members of Parliament on the nature of politics.

Follow Reuters Global Coverage of Gordon Brown's launch of his bid to become leader of the Labour party and Prime Minister of Great Britain.

• Global Coverage: Heir to Blair
  Darcy Lambton introduces the Global Coverage.

  Follow Reuters Global Coverage of British Prime Minister Tony Blair's announcing his plans for departure from office

  • Global Coverage: Blair bows out
    Darcy Lambton introduces the Global Coverage.