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Tony Blair reveals that he will outline his departure plans next week
PM Tony Blair has told GMTV viewers that he will announce a date for stepping down as Labour Party leader next week.
Speaking on GMTV in an interview to mark his 10th anniversary in office, Mr Blair said: "I will make may position clear next week."
The Prime Minister also praised Chancellor Gordon Brown, his expected successor, saying that he would make "a great Prime Minister".
Rubbish collections
Mr Blair also said that he remains a "traditionalist" when it comes to retaining the weekly bin round.
His comments come as growing numbers of local authorities are switching to fortnightly collections in an attempt to encourage more re-cycling - despite intense opposition in some areas.
"It is for local councils to decide but in the end I am a traditionalist on this one, to be absolutely frank.
"It think it is perfectly understandable why councils want to do it because of re-cycling and everything, but there may be better ways of doing it."
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