Tony Blair is stepping down - what do you think?

Right now Tony Blair is not a very liked bloke so he's probably best out of there before he brings his party down anymore. I personally think that in 10 or 20 years when we look back at Blair he will be remembered as a good prime minister. He has made a lot of tough decisions on the NHS and schools, and although it hasn't had the immediate effect he would have wanted i think it has started the NHS off on the road to recovery. Iraq will always be remembered as a mistake (and it was) but he has done other things which he will be remembered for just as much. Finally whatever you think about him he is a good public speaker and that has been the reason for his 10 years in power. Just compare Tony Blair to George Bush, every time i see those two together i feel so glad that we have Blair and not Bush. he's done a reasonable job and improved the country from 10 years ago but it is the right time to go, although i don't think Brown is a good replacement, i think they need someone new to lead labour in a new direction

i am sure that tony blair gave his best during his years of service as prime minister. it is rightful for him to leave his post while he is still strong and able so he can enjoy the life of a common man. it is not easy to be ruling a country which matters so much in terms of world policy.

As an American, I think Tony Blair has done a better job than George Bush. I think he was also misled by Bush about the condition of things in Iraq. I think that Blair's legacy will be that he helped Great Britain regain its position in world politics and help GB once again become a world power.

As I type this the speech is just about to start on the television, I'm glad to see him go as I think he lost touch with what people really wanted a long time ago and he should have left before.

I think is okay if we have someone with fresh ideas to replace him. I think that he is a strong leader ,but is time to change the course of action.

good riddance.Britain cant get any one worse than him can they

Seeing that I'm not from the UK, my input will be very limited, but I have always believed he did a good job. The Iraq business is quite a stain on his legacy, but all said and done, I think he did a very good job. Brown I think did a helluva job as far as the financial side goes. He doesn't really strike me as a dynamic person. Tony Blair had all the trimmings needed for the job. Intelligent and very charming, he could work a room like no other. Maybe Maggie. As far as the NHS goes, I still think it can work, it's just such a huge change and people like to stick to "better the devil you know..."

I remember blair's speech when he came into power stating that in the coming years labour will be concentrating in improving education, education and more education. I still think they have not moved that much. I don't think he has left the country in a mess. He is not bad compared to other leaders in the world. The war in iraq has obviously affected his credentials and that is why most of the nation are against him. I would put the blame on Bush. The President does not have a clue. I think Britain has improved slightly. But i'm just worried about the new leader. I don't think he is fit to be Prime Minister.

Well, some people like him and some do not. This is but usual. People do things out of some convictions. What matters is sincerity and good of others. He is a good and convincing speaker. He is young and enthusiastic. Now he has played his innings and someone else will take over. No leader will be popular with every one. That is the name of the game. It is not possible to please every one on this earth.