>Sorry I missed that entirely - I never got the impression that Blair had ever considered resignation over the issue. He won the vote in the commons comfortably and part of the change in heart by some rebels was apparently his appeal (during the PM vs backbenchers committee meeting that morning) to vote "on the points, not because of loyalty". Scarcely a quote from someone who's using a potential resignation (contrast with IDS's "Back me or die")!

Yes, his post was on the line, which he placed there himself.

He won comfortably mainly due to his appeal, IMO, but I think the fact that he was going to pull out if he didn't get the support gave him the advantage, showing people his sincerity in the matter.

Kev

>>That's not the impression we were given over here, Blair seemed not only to be fully supporting Bush, but absolutely desperate for backing from political parties, also threatening to leave his position as PM should the votes decide against his recommendations.