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Tony Blair has become the Labour Party's longest-serving prime minister.
The 51-year-old premier has marked his 2,838th day in the post, overtaking the combined length of Harold Wilson's two terms during the 1960s and 1970s.
If Mr Blair wins the next election and fulfils his promise to serve a full third term, he will surpass Margaret Thatcher's 11 years by the end of 2008.
In 1997, Mr Blair became the youngest premier of the 20th century, when he came to power at the age of 43.
Tony Blair has become the Labour Party's longest-serving prime minister.
The 51-year-old premier has marked his 2,838th day in the post, overtaking the combined length of Harold Wilson's two terms during the 1960s and 1970s.
If Mr Blair wins the next election and fulfils his promise to serve a full third term, he will surpass Margaret Thatcher's 11 years by the end of 2008.
In 1997, Mr Blair became the youngest premier of the 20th century, when he came to power at the age of 43.
