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| | Guardian Unlimited Politics | Special Reports | Blair: I will serve a full third term |
 | | Tony Blair last night reshaped the landscape of British politics by announcing that he will fight the coming general election and, if re-elected, serve a full third term as prime minister, but stand down before the likely election of 2009. |
 | | He also dismissed any speculation that the heart condition was serious, pointing out that he had been carrying the minor problem for two months with no adverse effect on his work. |
 | | A bid for Labour's historic, unprecedented third term is expected in May or June, possibly May 5. |
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